Senior Structural Design Engineer

Cornerstone Project Source; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design firm in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to manage and deliver complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in steel construction and at least 10 years’ experience in the field. You will be responsible for designing steel structures, managing project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 and requires living within 20 miles of the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
• Experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator required.
• Strong background in steel construction across various sectors.
• Proficient in relevant design software and temporary works design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design steel frames, members, and connections, ensuring compliance.
• Manage and deliver projects, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Produce calculations using industry software.
• Liaise with departments to meet project requirements.
• Mentor graduate design engineers.

Skills

Steel construction

Project management

Communication

Client relationships

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

Idea Statica

Job description

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.