Senior Structural Design Engineer

CV Technical; Halifax; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steel specialist is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their design team in Halifax or Billingham. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in structural design and strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes. Candidates should be proficient in engineering software and have experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator. The position involves designing steel frames, producing engineering calculations, and liaising with various stakeholders in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel frames, members, and connections.
• Produce manual and software-based engineering calculations.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings.

Skills

Structural steel frame design

Knowledge of British Standards

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Engineering software proficiency

Client liaison

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Portal Designer

S-Frame

Idea Statica

Masterseries

Job description

Senior Structural Design Engineer (Structural Steel)

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Full-Time | Halifax (HX2) or Billingham (TS23)

A leading structural steel specialist is seeking strong Senior Structural Design Engineer candidates to join their highly experienced design team. We are supporting them in identifying high-calibre professionals with a proven background in complex steel construction projects across multiple sectors.

About the Opportunity

The organisation has a long-standing reputation for delivering technically demanding structural steel projects throughout the UK. Their design team provides engineering, detailing and project support across:

• Rail
• Bridges
• Commercial & Industrial
• Nuclear
• Residential
• Large-scale Infrastructure

Only candidates with genuine experience in heavy structural steel within these sectors will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural steel frame design, member design and connection design.
• Producing both manual and software-based engineering calculations.
• Working with industry-recognised software including Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, Idea Statica and cold-rolled design software.
• Liaising with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Raising and resolving technical queries.
• Working within project budgets and adhering to internal QA procedures.
• Attending and contributing to project meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate engineers as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Previous experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• A relevant degree in engineering (ideally working toward Incorporated or Chartered status).

Location Requirements

Applicants must live within 20 miles of either:

• Halifax - HX2 0AR
• Billingham - TS23 1LG

Who This Will Suit

This opportunity is ideal for experienced:

• Senior Structural Design Engineers
• Structural Steel Engineers
• Specialists in complex steel structures