Structural Engineer Steel Structures in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Training & development opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Leeds seeks a Structural Engineer (Steel Structures) to design and analyse steel frames and connections for complex projects. You will produce calculations, review designs, and visit sites to gather data and provide engineering input.

Join a collaborative team, liaise with design, fabrication and installation teams, and prepare reports, drawings and specifications while ensuring Eurocode compliance and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform structural analysis for steel frames and connections.
• Experience performing manual (hand) calculations for steel structures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

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.

Skills

Structural analysis

Hand calculations

Communication

Teamwork

Chartered (desirable)

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

STAAD Pro

Tekla Structures

Job description

Job DescriptionStructural 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