Structural Designer

px Group; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and projects delivery business is seeking a Structural Designer to join its team in Sunderland. You will design and develop structures, create technical documentation, and produce 3D models in accordance with company standards. The role requires experience in structural design and good knowledge of CAD software, particularly Tekla Structures. This position offers benefits including 25 days holiday and discounts on cinema tickets and gym memberships.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contribution towards eye test and glasses

Online company discount benefits site

Long Service Awards

Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Structural Designer.
• Good knowledge of detailing steelwork and drafting standards.
• Good understanding of the design process and its associated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structures and steelwork to the specified brief.
• Produce 3D models and technical drawings in accordance with company CAD standards.
• Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents.

Skills

3D CAD software knowledge (Tekla Structures preferred)

Detailing steelwork and drafting standards

Design process understanding

Manufacturing processes associated with structural steel fabrication

Education

HNC in a relevant design or engineering discipline

Job description

Application Deadline: 19 August 2025

Department: Engineering

Location: Sunderland

Description

Our Business


Fairport Tunnelling Technologies (FTT) became a newly established division of Fairport Engineering Limited in 2021. Fairport Engineering Limited have now been acquired by pxGroup and as a result FTT has now become pxFairport.

We are an Engineering and Projects Delivery business specialising in the design, installation, management and consultancy of bulk material handling systems across a number of sectors, with specific expertise in tunnelling, aggregates and ports. With long standing industry expertise, our recent history includes successfully delivering projects in the UK, Europe and Asian markets.

The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Structural Designer to join the team based from either our Adlington or Sunderland office.

The primary purpose of this role is to design structures and steelwork to the specified brief and produce the associated technical documentation e.g. drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, fabrication packs, etc


Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop structures and steelwork to the specified brief.
• Produce 3D models and technical drawings in accordance with company CAD standards.
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems.
• Undertake peer reviews of colleagues’ work (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.).
• Attend design review meetings.
• Ensure design compliance with the project / task brief, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Carry out analysis of designs with a view to improving safety, DfMA, and functionality.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• HNC in a relevant design or engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Structural Designer.
• Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Tekla Structures preferred).
• Good knowledge of detailing steelwork and drafting standards.
• Good understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with structural steel fabrication.
  
  
  

Benefits

What you will receive from us:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking



We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.