Senior Structural Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel construction company in Stockton-on-Tees seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their design team. The role involves delivering high-quality structural designs, conducting calculations, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in UK structural steel design and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Company pension: 5% employer / 3% employee contributions

Life assurance

Flexitime options

Performance-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK-based structural steel design.
• Proven experience in steelwork frame and connection design.
• Confident producing both manual and software-based calculations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural designs for steel frameworks.
• Conduct manual and software-based calculations to standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients throughout projects.

Skills

Structural design

Steelwork frame design

Connection design

Manual calculations

Software-based calculations

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

IDEA StatiCa

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Client:

Aspion Search

Location:

stockton-on-tees, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is proud to represent a steel construction company in their search for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their design team due to a continued pipeline of high-profile, technically demanding projects.

The Business:

• A well-established, family-run firm with over 50 years of industry excellence
• Specialists in structural steelwork with a reputation for innovation and reliability
• Known for delivering complex steel structures across major UK sectors – from infrastructure to commercial development

The Role of the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

They are looking to strengthen their design team with a senior-level engineer to take on high-profile and complex structural projects.

Here’s how:

• Deliver high-quality structural designs for steel frameworks and complex connections
• Conduct manual and software-based calculations to British and Eurocode standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain effective client relationships to support repeat business and referrals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Attend design meetings and contribute to technical discussions

About You:

• Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (ideally working toward Chartered status)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK-based structural steel design
• Proven experience in steelwork frame and connection design
• Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, IDEA StatiCa
• Strong knowledge of British and European design standards
• Confident producing both manual and software-based calculations
• Experience in temporary works design (desirable)
• Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator (essential)

Benefits of the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension: 5% employer / 3% employee contributions
• Life assurance
• Flexitime options
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• A collaborative, technically driven team environment where your ideas matter

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.