Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK structural steel specialist seeks an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer based in Middlesbrough. This role involves designing advanced structures, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and familiarity with design software.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

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 connection design.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steelwork members and connections.
• Manage design projects from concept through to completion.
• Liaise with clients and attend project meetings.

Skills

Structural steelwork design

Project management

Manual and software design calculations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Portal Designer

MasterSeries

Job description

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Structural Steel
Location: Middlesbrough (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.