Senior Design Engineer - Structural Steel

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Save-as-you-earn share scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Wombwell, Barnsley. The role focuses on designing, analysing and delivering safe, compliant structural engineering solutions for projects across the UK and Europe.

You will develop structural designs, perform calculations, liaise with clients and colleagues, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. The position is permanent and office-based, with a competitive pension and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a structural design engineering role.
• Robust knowledge of structural mechanics.
• Strong design calculation skills using structural engineering software.
• Experience with Tekla Structural Designer, Fastrak Building Designer, Masterframe, STAAD.Pro or MasterSeries.
• Experience in structural steelwork design is highly relevant.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Understanding of relevant engineering standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Developing structural design solutions using industry-standard engineering software.
• Preparing structural design calculations, applying loadings and analysing stresses and load paths through different parts of a structure.
• Working with clients, colleagues and other professionals to review construction plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring structural designs meet relevant legislation, industry standards, environmental requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Preparing technical information and supporting tender bids.
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring designs meet project requirements.
• Providing progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Keeping up to date with developments in structural engineering, relevant software and industry best practice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

Skills

Structural design

Structural mechanics

Design calculations

Client communication

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Fastrak Building Designer

Masterframe

STAAD.Pro

MasterSeries Connections

Job description

Position

Senior Design Engineer

Location

Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S73 8DS)

Salary

£60,000-£70,000 per annum (DOE)

Working Arrangement

Office based

Employment Type

Permanent

Senior Design Engineer is required in Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, for our client, one of the UK's leading structural steelwork specialists. Established for over 75 years, the company designs, manufactures and constructs structural steelwork for a wide range of projects across the UK and Europe. The role involves designing, analysing and delivering safe, efficient and compliant structural engineering solutions. You will work with clients, colleagues and other professionals to develop structural designs, carry out engineering calculations and ensure projects meet relevant standards, client requirements and health and safety regulations.

Senior Design Engineer Job Overview

• Developing structural design solutions using industry-standard engineering software.
• Preparing structural design calculations, applying loadings and analysing stresses and load paths through different parts of a structure.
• Working with clients, colleagues and other professionals to review construction plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring structural designs meet relevant legislation, industry standards, environmental requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Preparing technical information and supporting tender bids.
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring designs meet project requirements.
• Providing progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Keeping up to date with developments in structural engineering, relevant software and industry best practice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

Senior Design Engineer Job Requirements

• Extensive experience working in a structural design engineering role.
• Robust knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering principles.
• Strong design calculation skills and experience using structural engineering software.
• Experience with relevant software packages such as Tekla Structural Designer (Fastrak Building Designer), Fastrak Portal Frame, Masterframe, STAAD.Pro or MasterSeries Connections.
• Experience in structural steelwork design is highly relevant.
• Experience in structural connection design is preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Understanding of relevant engineering standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and other professionals.

Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Company pension scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Health plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Save-as-you-earn share scheme.
• Option to purchase additional holidays.