Structural Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team in Teesside. The role involves producing structural designs, coordinating projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in heavy industry and strong structural design skills. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression in a leading engineering firm. Join the team dedicated to delivering complex engineering solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in Structural or Civil Engineering within heavy industry.
• Ability to carry out and review structural calculations.
• Understanding of engineering standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review structural design deliverables.
• Act as the technical point of contact for assigned projects.
• Coordinate work packages across internal and global teams.

Skills

Structural design skills

Strong communication

Basic CAD capability

Tools

MathCAD

Excel

Autodesk

Job description

Structural Engineer - Heavy Industry Projects - Teesside

Hybrid Working | Global Engineering Leader | Career Progression

Are you a Structural or Civil Engineer looking to grow your career within large‑scale heavy‑industry projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑leading engineering and technology business specialising in delivering complex plant and equipment to major industrial clients worldwide.

You’ll work as part of an expert engineering team, contributing to the design and coordination of structural and civil solutions for major process plants, including blast furnace and metallurgical installations. This role offers exposure to international design houses, high‑value engineering projects, and the full lifecycle from concept to installation.

What You’ll Do

• Produce and review structural design deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Act as the technical point of contact for structural and civil elements across assigned projects.
• Coordinate work packages across internal teams and global design partners.
• Ensure designs meet company standards, legislation, and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, safety assessments and risk workshops.
• Support site activities when required – ensuring structures are installed and tested to standard.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in Structural or Civil Engineering within heavy industry, industrial plants, energy, steelworks, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Strong structural design skills with the ability to carry out and review structural calculations (MathCAD / Excel).
• Basic CAD capability (Autodesk preferred – training can be given).Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and design compliance.
• Confident working independently and coordinating with wider engineering functions.
• Nice to Have: Experience in metals/iron/steel, EPC projects, or turnkey industrial plants.

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is required. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.