Senior Design Engineer - Structural Steel

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; South Yorkshire; 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 in Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire to design and analyze structural steelwork for UK and European projects.

You will apply engineering software, review drawings, and ensure compliance with standards, safety and client requirements. The role involves delivering safe, efficient structural solutions, preparing calculations, and collaborating with clients and colleagues to meet timescales and budgets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design engineering.
• Robust knowledge of structural mechanics and standards.
• Proficient with engineering software for design calculations.
• Experience in structural steelwork design and connections.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design solutions using industry software.
• Prepare design calculations and analyze load paths.
• Review construction plans and specifications with clients and peers.
• Ensure designs meet legislation, standards, and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical information and support tender bids.
• Maintain quality and meet project requirements.
• Provide progress reports to clients and management.
• Stay updated with developments in structural engineering.
• Collaborate to deliver projects on time and budget.

Skills

Structural design experience

Structural mechanics knowledge

Engineering calculations

Tekla Structural Designer

STAAD.Pro

MasterSeries

Fastrak Building Designer

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Fastrak Portal Frame

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

A 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.