Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer seeks a Structural Design Engineer to enhance their in-house team at their West Midlands office. The role focuses on managing steel-based modular framing systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance while collaborating with external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a solid understanding of design principles.

Benefits

Company healthcare provisions

Company bonus

Discounted gym membership scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday + banks

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND qualified, ideally degree qualified.
• 2-3 years experience in structural design role focused on steelworks.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes (BS EN1993, BS EN1991) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage steelwork structural design projects within the design office.
• Undertake calculations and detailed design of mid-rise structural systems.
• Liaise with stakeholders to communicate design principles.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Collaboration

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Structural analysis

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Join a market leader.
• 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
• Discounted gym membership scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday + banks

Ideal location

West Bromwich, Dudley, Redditch, Tipton, Bromsgrove