Structural Engineer

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Company healthcare scheme

Paid holidays

Hybrid working

Long-term career development

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a steelwork focus to join a specialist team delivering high-quality steel structures across complex projects in the Northwich area.

The role involves design and coordination from concept to fabrication and construction, including commercial developments, industrial buildings, and multi-storey steel frames. Hybrid working is offered with one day per week in the Cheshire office.

Qualifications

• BS5950 and BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) knowledge required.
• Experience with three of the listed design tools is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in steel connection design.
• Ideal to be Associate Member level of IStructE (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of structures from early concept through to fabrication and construction.

Skills

Steel design knowledge

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Communication

Education

IStructE Associate Member (or working towards)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Connection Designer

MasterSeries

IDEA StatiCa

Job description

Structural Engineer - Steelwork Focus

Location: Northwich (Hybrid Role)
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

Applicants must have:

• 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