Senior Structural Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in structural steelwork design. The successful candidate will be involved in designing steel frames, conducting engineering calculations, and liaising with various stakeholders. This role requires strong knowledge of British Standards and previous experience with UK-based fabricators. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum is offered, along with the opportunity to work on prestigious engineering projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel frames and connections.
• Produce manual and software-based engineering calculations.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and engineers.

Skills

Structural steel design

Engineering calculations

Client communication

Project management

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

S‑Frame

Masterseries

Job description

Job Description

Senior Structural Design Engineer (Structural Steel)

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)

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

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

Senior Structural Design Engineers can expect to be involved in:

• 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

To be considered, candidates should have:

• 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

Candidates who thrive in technically challenging environments and want to contribute to large‑scale, high‑profile UK engineering projects will be well‑matched to this position.