Structural Steel Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business in London is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Design Manager to oversee a team of designers and ensure high-quality steelwork design. The role requires strong technical knowledge and hands-on leadership, focusing on practical buildability and compliance with project specifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

Company pension and discretionary bonus

Continued professional development support

Opportunity to obtain chartership

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural steel design and detailing required.
• Hands-on experience with connection design and practical detailing.
• Strong background in Tier 2 contracting or structural steel subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of in-house steelwork design.
• Oversee the production and approval of fabrication drawings.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and detailers.

Skills

Connection Design

Steel Fabrication

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

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:

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  Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of in-house steelwork design and detailing

  
  




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  Oversee the production and approval of fabrication drawings and connection designs

  
  




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  Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and compliant with Eurocodes and project specifications

  
  




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  Work closely with construction, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure successful delivery

  
  




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  Provide technical input during tender, pre-construction, and delivery phases

  
  




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  Mentor and support junior engineers and detailers within the business

  
  




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  Maintain design quality and consistency across multiple concurrent projects

  
  

Candidate Requirements:

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

  
  




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  Proven experience in structural steel design and detailing

  
  




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  Hands-on experience with connection design and practical detailing (Tekla Structures proficiency )

  
  




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  Strong background in Tier 2 contracting or structural steel subcontracting

  
  




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  Solid understanding of fabrication methods, erection sequencing, and construction coordination

  
  




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  Excellent communication and leadership skills

  
  

What the Business Offers:

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  A senior technical role with real influence over design management and delivery

  
  




• Opportunity to obtain chartership




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  Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

  
  




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  Company pension, discretionary bonus, and continued professional development support

  
  




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  A collaborative, delivery-focused team environment

  
  




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  Opportunities to work on interesting projects down the line

  
  

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

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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