Senior Structural Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK structural steelwork provider seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer to manage projects within a dynamic team. The role requires a minimum of 5-10 years in structural steelwork design and proficiency in various design software. Join this employee-owned business for challenging projects across multiple sectors and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive, employee-owned environment

Work with industry-leading professionals

Challenging projects across multiple sectors

Cutting-edge design technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Degree-educated, working towards incorporated or chartered status.
• Extensive experience in structural design and knowledge of standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently or within the design team.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Attend and lead project meetings.

Skills

Structural Steelwork Design

Design Calculations

Project Management

Knowledge of Design Standards

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Portal Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

Idea Statica

Job description

Job Title: Senior Structural Design Engineer

Location:

Halifax or Billingham Offices, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About Our Client:

A leading UK structural steelwork provider with an impressive 50-year legacy, this pioneering company is at the forefront of engineering excellence. As an employee-owned business, they uphold principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and People. Their team includes highly skilled professionals, many of whom have advanced from entry-level to senior roles.

They are uniquely positioned as one of the few UK companies with execution Class 4 accreditation, handling technically demanding projects across sectors like Energy, Defence, and Sports. 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 Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, and Idea Statica
• Ability to produce manual and software design calculations
• Strong knowledge of British and European design standards/codes

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects independently or within the design team
• Adhere to company QA procedures and design budgets
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors
• Attend and lead 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 environment
• Challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Work with cutting-edge design technologies

Additional Beneficial Experience:

• Temporary works design experience
• Experience with UK-based steelwork fabricators

If you're ready to advance your career with an innovative, growth-oriented company, we want to hear from you!