Structural Engineer

Novax Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a focus on steelwork. The role involves designing and coordinating various complex building projects, requiring expertise in steel connection design and knowledge of BS5950 and BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3). The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working with one day in the Cheshire office, and opportunities for long-term career development within a respected steel design practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension scheme

Company healthcare scheme

Paid holidays

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Strong and detailed working knowledge of BS5950 and BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3).
• Proven experience using at least three of Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Connection Designer, MasterSeries, or IDEA StatiCa.
• Demonstrable experience in steel connection design.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate structures from early concept through to fabrication and construction.
• Work on commercial developments, industrial buildings, and multi-storey steel frames.

Skills

Working knowledge of BS5950

Experience with Tekla Structural Designer

Experience with Tekla Connection Designer

Experience with MasterSeries

Experience with IDEA StatiCa

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Associate Member level of IStructE or working towards

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Connection Designer

MasterSeries

IDEA StatiCa

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Structural Engineer - Steelwork Focus

Location: Cheshire (1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join a specialist structural engineering team delivering high-quality steelwork solutions across a range of complex building projects. You'll be involved in the design and coordination of structures from early concept through to fabrication and construction, working on schemes such as commercial developments, industrial buildings, and multi-storey steel frames.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with just one day per week required in the Cheshire office.

Key Requirements

• A strong and detailed working knowledge of BS5950 and BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3)

• Proven experience using Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Connection Designer, MasterSeries, and/or IDEA StatiCa (experience with at least three of these is essential)

• Demonstrable experience in steel connection design

• Ideally qualified to Associate Member level of IStructE (or working towards)

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company pension scheme

• Company healthcare scheme

• Paid holidays

• Hybrid working arrangement once established

• Long-term career development within a respected steel design practice