Steelwork & Fabrication Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Industrial Engineering and Installation Services; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Engineering and Installation Services (IEIS) in Stone, Staffordshire, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop 3D structural models and fabrication drawings. You’ll progress from Tier 3 to Tier 4 based on performance, with a practical, hands-on steelwork background guiding your entry.

Role covers design, site surveys, and collaboration with external calculations, offering hybrid working after ramp-up and opportunity to grow with a small, central design team.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or a Level 3 qualification with solid post-qualification experience.
• A hands‑on background in steelwork design, fabrication, or installation – this decides your entry tier.
• Proven ability to design steel structures: platforms, staircases, and support frames.
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D structural models in Autodesk Advance Steel from client data or in-house designs.
• Produce 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models.
• Work with structural calculations from a third party to enable design completion.
• Conduct 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning kit on occasional site visits.
• Support fabrication and installation teams with technical design input.
• Interpret engineering specifications to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs.
• Diagnose and resolve technical design issues.
• Develop detailed component and assembly drawings from datasheets and reference projects.

Skills

Hands-on steelwork

3D modelling

Fabrication drawings

Steel structure design

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 qualification with solid post-qualification experience

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

3D point cloud surveys

Job description

Industrial Engineering and Installation Services (IEIS) in Stone, Staffordshire, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop 3D structural models and fabrication drawings. You’ll progress from Tier 3 to Tier 4 based on performance, with a practical, hands-on steelwork background guiding your entry.

Role covers design, site surveys, and collaboration with external calculations, offering hybrid working after ramp-up and opportunity to grow with a small, central design team.