Structural Engineer Steel Structures

ion-tec Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Training and development opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

Job summary

ion-tec Ltd. in Leeds seeks an experienced Structural Engineer (Steel Structures) to design and analyse steel buildings, produce calculations, drawings and specs, and collaborate with design, fabrication and installation teams.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and at least 5 years’ steel design experience, with proficiency in STAAD Pro and preferably Tekla Structures. A competitive package includes pension, healthcare and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in structural steel design.
• Proficiency in STAAD Pro Structural Software.
• Experience with Tekla Structures is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and hand calculations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse steel structures, steel elements and connections.
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations (including hand calculations).
• Conduct site visits to assess existing structures and gather data.
• Collaborate with design, fabrication and installation teams to ensure project success.
• Prepare technical structural reports, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and site installation phases.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Structural design

Site assessment

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

Tekla Structures

Job description

Structural Engineer (Steel Structures)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse steel structures, steel elements, and connections.
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations (including hand calculations).
• Conduct site visits to assess existing structures, gather data, and provide engineering input.
• Collaborate with design, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure the project's success.
• Prepare technical structural reports, structural drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes (Eurocodes), standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and site installation phases.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in structural steel design.
• Proficiency in STAAD Pro Structural Software.
• Experience with Tekla Structures is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and connection design.
• Competent in performing manual (hand) calculations for steel structures.
• Good understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on complex and/or large-scale steel projects.
• Familiarity with fabrication and erection processes.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., ICE/IStructE).

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern workshop facilities.

A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression