Senior Structural Design Engineer

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to manage and deliver steel design projects independently and collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in structural steelwork across various sectors and proficiency in relevant engineering software. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 and requires candidates to be located within 20 miles of West Yorkshire or Durham.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• Strong background in steel construction across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design steel frames, members, and connections with accurate calculations.
• Manage and deliver projects, coordinating with involved stakeholders.
• Liaise with departments to ensure project quality and requirements.

Skills

Structural steelwork design

Project management

Client relationship management

Software proficiency in Tekla Structural Designer

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

S-Frame

Masterseries

Idea Statica

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a well-established design team. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong technical background in steel construction and design.

Office Location: West Yorkshire or Durham (must live within 20 miles of either office)

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the design of steel frames, members, and connections, producing accurate and compliant design calculations.
• Manage and deliver projects efficiently, coordinating with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Apply relevant British and European design codes and standards throughout all stages of design.
• Produce both manual and software-based calculations using Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, Idea Statica, and other industry software.
• Attend and conduct project and coordination meetings, reporting progress to the Head of Design.
• Liaise closely with other departments to ensure all project and quality assurance requirements are met.
• Assist in mentoring and developing graduate design engineers.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement within the design function.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Must have experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• Strong background in steel construction across rail, bridge, commercial, nuclear, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
• Proficient in relevant software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, and Idea Statica.
• Experience in temporary works design is advantageous.
• Must be able to work on own initiative, raise queries, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Candidates from warehouse, balcony, or wrought iron fabrication backgrounds will not be considered.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.