Structural Design Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Site visits

Collaborative team

Job summary

MERITUS is recruiting for a Structural Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Staffordshire. You'll produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings of structural steelwork to support fabrication and installation across industrial, water treatment, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

The role combines office design work with occasional UK site visits, offering training on Advance Steel and progression within a collaborative, growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steelwork design, fabrication or installation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and structural engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and produce practical designs.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 3D models of structural steelwork using Advance Steel.
• Create 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models.
• Support fabrication and installation teams with design information.
• Carry out 3D point cloud surveys and occasional site visits (training provided).
• Interpret specifications to deliver compliant, practical designs.
• Resolve design queries and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Structural design

Mechanical engineering principles

Interpreting specifications

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

STAAD.Pro Advanced

RAM Structural System

RAM Connection

RAM Elements

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Structural Design Engineer to join an established engineering business supporting the delivery of mechanical, structural, and engineering solutions across industrial, water treatment, energy, and manufacturing sectors in a permanent role.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER - £34,000 - £38,000 - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE - PERMANENT ROLE - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING / STRUCTURAL DESIGN

About the Opportunity

An established engineering business delivering mechanical, structural, and engineering solutions across the industrial, water treatment, energy, and manufacturing sectors is looking for a Structural Design Engineer to join its growing design team based in Staffordshire.

This is an opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, combining office-based design work with occasional UK site visits, while developing your technical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working as part of the design team, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality structural steelwork models and drawings that support fabrication and installation activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating accurate 3D models using Autodesk Advance Steel from client information and internal designs.
• Carrying out 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning equipment (training provided), including occasional UK site visits.
• Producing 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models.
• Supporting fabrication and installation teams with technical design information.
• Interpreting engineering specifications to produce compliant and practical design solutions.
• Resolving design queries and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Producing detailed component and assembly drawings using process datasheets and reference designs.

About You

You'll ideally bring experience within structural steelwork design along with a solid understanding of mechanical and structural engineering principles.

We're interested in people who have:

• An HNC (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with lower qualifications will also be considered, with opportunities to further develop their skills.
• Around three years' experience in steelwork design, fabrication or installation.
• Experience designing structural steelwork such as platforms, staircases and support frames.
• Experience using Autodesk Advance Steel, although training can be provided.
• Knowledge of software such as STAAD.Pro Advanced, RAM Structural System, RAM Connection or RAM Elements would be beneficial.
• The ability to interpret engineering specifications and produce accurate technical designs.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Exposure to a range of high-value industrial projects, including occasional site work.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment within a growing engineering business.