Senior Design Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK structural steel specialist is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their team in Bradford. This role involves designing structural steelwork for landmark projects, managing design processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and proficiency in design software.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary

Company bonus scheme

Flexitime available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Ideally working towards or holding Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong knowledge of steelwork design practices and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steelwork members and connections according to UK standards.
• Manage design projects from concept to completion.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Structural Steel Design

Project Management

Technical Liaison

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Portal Designer

MasterSeries

Job description

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Structural Steel
Location: Bradford (Fully Office Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Flexitime available

Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK structural steel specialist for an experienced Structural Design Engineer.With over 50 years of industry experience and a reputation for delivering complex and high-profile projects, this role offers the opportunity to work on landmark structures across the UK while being part of a close-knit, technically skilled team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities for the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

• Design structural steelwork members and connections, adhering to UK codes and standards.
• Proficiently use structural analysis and design software, including Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, and MasterSeries.
• Manage design projects from concept through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries.
• Attend project and design meetings as required.
• Ensure all work complies with internal QA procedures.

Candidate Profile for the ideal Senior Structural Design Engineer:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally working towards or holding Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong knowledge of steelwork design practices, codes, and connection design.
• Have the ability to produce both Manual and Software design calculations

What's on Offer for the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

• Salary between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
• Flexitime available
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary
• Company bonus scheme

To apply for the Senior Structural Design Engineer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Lewis Lynch at E3 Recruitment.