Senior Structural Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK structural steelwork provider seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer. You will manage projects and collaborate with experts in a supportive, employee-owned environment. The role includes working on diverse and technically demanding projects, ensuring quality and compliance in design work.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive, employee-owned business environment

Challenging and innovative projects

Work with cutting-edge design technologies

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in structural steelwork design.
• Degree-educated and working towards chartered status.
• Extensive experience in member, frame, and connection design.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently or within a design team.
• Coordinate information with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to continuous business improvement.

Skills

Design software proficiency

Project management

Knowledge of British and European standards

Strong mathematical skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

Idea Statica

Job description

Job Title: Senior Structural Design Engineer

Location: Halifax or Billingham Offices

About Our Client:

A leading UK structural steelwork provider with an impressive 50-year legacy, this pioneering company stands at the forefront of engineering excellence. As an employee-owned business, they've built an exceptional reputation founded on four core principles: Safety, Compliance, Quality, and People. Their team comprises the most skilled professionals in the industry, with many talented individuals growing their careers from entry-level positions to senior roles within the organisation.

Uniquely positioned as one of the few companies in the UK with execution Class 4 accreditation, they tackle the most technically demanding projects across diverse sectors including Energy, Defence, and Sports. With strategic ambitions for growth and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence, they are seeking a top-tier talent to join their dynamic team.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 - 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design
• Degree-educated, working towards incorporated or chartered status
• Extensive experience in structural steelwork frame, member, and connection design
• Proficiency in design software including Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, and Idea Statica
• Ability to produce both manual and software design calculations
• Strong knowledge of British and European design standards/codes

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects independently or collaboratively within the design team
• Work to company QA procedures and design budgets
• Coordinate information with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors
• Attend and conduct project meetings
• Contribute to continuous business improvement

Why Join Our Client?

• Work with industry-leading professionals in structural engineering
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive, employee-owned business environment
• Challenging and innovative projects across multiple sectors
• Chance to work with cutting-edge design technologies

Additional Beneficial Experience:

• Temporary works design experience
• Previous work with UK-based steelwork fabricators

If you're looking to take the next step in your career with an innovative, growth-oriented company, we want to hear from you!