Structural Steel Design Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Structural Steel Design Manager in London. This role involves overseeing a design team, focusing on practical and compliant designs for complex steelwork projects. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative environment, influencing technical decisions and working with construction teams.

Benefits

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

Continued professional development support

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in structural steel design and detailing.
• Hands-on experience with connection design and practical detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of steelwork design and detailing.
• Oversee production and approval of fabrication drawings and connection designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain design quality across projects.

Skills

Connection design

Steel fabrication

Construction coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc)

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - London
• Town/City: London
• Posted: 24/06/2025
• Reference: BBBH3729_1750781240

Job Description

A leading construction business is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Design Manager to oversee and manage a team of designers and detailers for a project in London. With a strong focus on self-delivery, the business manages complex projects, often involving bespoke structural and temporary steelwork solutions.The Structural Steel Design Manager will lead the design and detailing of structural steelwork packages delivered directly by the business. This hands-on leadership role requires a deep understanding of connection design, steel fabrication, and practical buildability. The successful candidate will bring experience from a Tier 2 contractor or specialist subcontractor environment and be confident managing internal design processes while liaising with site, fabrication, and delivery teams.Key Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of in-house steelwork design and detailingOversee the production and approval of fabrication drawings and connection designsEnsure designs are practical, buildable, and compliant with Eurocodes and project specificationsWork closely with construction, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure successful deliveryProvide technical input during tender, pre-construction, and delivery phasesMentor and support junior engineers and detailers within the businessMaintain design quality and consistency across multiple concurrent projectsCandidate Requirements:Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc)Proven experience in structural steel design and detailingHands-on experience with connection design and practical detailing (Tekla Structures proficiency preferred)Strong background in Tier 2 contracting or structural steel subcontractingSolid understanding of fabrication methods, erection sequencing, and construction coordinationExcellent communication and leadership skillsWhat the Business Offers:A senior technical role with real influence over design management and deliveryOpportunity to obtain chartershipCompetitive salary with performance-related incentivesCompany pension, discretionary bonus, and continued professional development supportA collaborative, delivery-focused team environmentOpportunities to work on interesting projects down the line

Structural Steel Design Manager

• Salary: £80000 - £95000 per annum + + benefits
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - London
• Town/City: London

• Posted: 24/06/2025
• Reference: BBBH3729_1750781240

Job Description

A leading construction business is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Design Manager to oversee and manage a team of designers and detailers for a project in London. With a strong focus on self-delivery, the business manages complex projects, often involving bespoke structural and temporary steelwork solutions.The Structural Steel Design Manager will lead the design and detailing of structural steelwork packages delivered directly by the business. This hands-on leadership role requires a deep understanding of connection design, steel fabrication, and practical buildability. The successful candidate will bring experience from a Tier 2 contractor or specialist subcontractor environment and be confident managing internal design processes while liaising with site, fabrication, and delivery teams.Key Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of in-house steelwork design and detailingOversee the production and approval of fabrication drawings and connection designsEnsure designs are practical, buildable, and compliant with Eurocodes and project specificationsWork closely with construction, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure successful deliveryProvide technical input during tender, pre-construction, and delivery phasesMentor and support junior engineers and detailers within the businessMaintain design quality and consistency across multiple concurrent projectsCandidate Requirements:Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc)Proven experience in structural steel design and detailingHands-on experience with connection design and practical detailing (Tekla Structures proficiency preferred)Strong background in Tier 2 contracting or structural steel subcontractingSolid understanding of fabrication methods, erection sequencing, and construction coordinationExcellent communication and leadership skillsWhat the Business Offers:A senior technical role with real influence over design management and deliveryOpportunity to obtain chartershipCompetitive salary with performance-related incentivesCompany pension, discretionary bonus, and continued professional development supportA collaborative, delivery-focused team environmentOpportunities to work on interesting projects down the line

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please do not hesitate to apply!

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£40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + Car Allowance + Stable Company