Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural design firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their design team. You will deliver high-quality structural designs for steel frameworks, conduct calculations, and collaborate with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate has 8+ years experience in structural steel design and proficiency with relevant software. This position offers a collaborative team environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday

5% employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Flexitime options

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK-based structural steel design.
• Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.
• Proven experience in steelwork frame and connection design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural designs for steel frameworks.
• Conduct calculations to British and Eurocode standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Structural design

Project collaboration

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Software-based calculations

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

S-Frame

IDEA StatiCa

Job description

Overview

Job Description

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:

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 the Senior Structural Design Engineer

• Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (ideally working toward Chartered status)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK-based structural steel design
• Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator
• 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)

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
• 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.

Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07441934030

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