Senior Structural Design Engineer

Concept Recruitment Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer based in Halifax or Billingham. The role involves delivering high-quality steel design for projects such as universities and bridges. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of British and European design codes. This position offers a salary range of £50,000 – £60,000 and additional benefits including 33 holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

33 days holidays, including Bank Holidays

5% company pension contribution

Life Assurance: 4x salary

Free on-site parking

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in structural steelwork design.
• Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• Strong knowledge of British and European standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural steelwork design to the highest standards.
• Produce manual and software design calculations.
• Manage projects independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Structural steelwork design

Communication skills

Knowledge of British and European standards

Design software proficiency

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

Cold rolled suppliers’ design software

Job description

Overview

Senior Structural Design Engineer. Location: This permanent role is based at either our Halifax or Billingham office. We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in structural steel design to contribute to technically challenging projects across the UK.

Role scope: You will work on buildings such as universities, offices, and bridges, and you will not be involved in warehouses, staircases, balconies, or fabrication‑only projects. You will manage projects independently as well as collaboratively within the design team, liaising with clients, engineers, and architects, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structural steelwork design to the highest standards, in line with British and European design codes.
• Produce both manual and software design calculations.
• Lead projects either independently or within a wider team.
• Attend and conduct meetings with clients, engineers, and architects.
• Work within design budgets and report to the Head of Design.
• Design steel frames, members, and connections, and support temporary works where required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal departments to meet project demands.
• Support and mentor graduate engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure excellent project feedback.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in structural steelwork design.
• Previous experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• Degree-educated, ideally working towards incorporated or chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of British and European standards/codes.
• Skilled in using design software including:
  • Tekla Structural Designer
  • Tekla Portal Designer
  • Masterseries
  • S-Frame
  • Idea Statica
  • Cold rolled suppliers’ design software
• Experience with temporary works design is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to raise queries and coordinate effectively.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to working within company QA procedures.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Holidays: 33 days (including Bank Holidays & Christmas closedown)
• Pension: 5% company contribution, 3% employee contribution
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours, with flexitime for work-life balance

Additional Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Discounts through benefits portal
• Bonus scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Company events