Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer seeks a Structural Design Engineer for their West Midlands office. The role involves managing steel-based modular structural designs within a collaborative team, ensuring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, proficiency in AutoCAD, and solid communication skills.

Benefits

Company healthcare provisions

Company bonus

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND qualified, ideally degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a structural design role focusing on steelworks.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes (BS EN1993 and BS EN1991) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage steelwork structural design projects through to completion.
• Undertake calculations for mid-rise structural systems, up to 8 or 9 stories.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to communicate design principles.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Structural analysis

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

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• Join a company with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
• Join a company known for their engineering excellence.

About the Company

We are representing a well-established UK manufacturer known for delivering innovative lightweight structural framing systems to the construction industry. Their cutting-edge approach to off-site and on-site construction enables faster builds, increased accuracy, and improved sustainability. As they continue to expand their design division, they are now looking to hire a Structural Design Engineer to join their in-house team at their West Midlands office.

Role Overview

As a Structural Design Engineer, you'll be focused on the structural design and detailing of steel-based modular framing systems. This is an office-based role, working within a collaborative technical team to support the delivery of lightweight building structures designed for speed, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of steelwork structural design projects through to completion within the design and drawing office.
• Undertake the calculations and detailed design of mid-rise structural systems, up to 8 or 9 stories.
• Liaise directly with external stakeholders to communicate design principles and project intents.
• Provide internal technical support on the structural, fire, acoustic, and thermal aspects of system performance.

Key Requirements

• Minimum HNC/HND qualified, ideally degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar structural design role with a focus on steelworks.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and structural analysis software, with a focus on steelworks.
• Client-facing communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes (especially BS EN1993 and BS EN1991 series) beneficial.
• Must have full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).

Package

• £35,000-£45,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
• Company healthcare provisions
• Company bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday + banks

Ideal location

West Bromwich, Dudley, Redditch, Tipton, Bromsgrove