Structural Steel Engineer

Upfront Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Overtime

Job summary

Darlington Structural Steel Contractor is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to support major construction projects in the North East. You will set out and survey critical structures, maintain tight installation tolerances, and work with site teams on steel and precast concrete installations.

The role requires experience in structural steel or heavy construction, strong drawing interpretation, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel or heavy construction
• Setting out and surveying to tight tolerances
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and site information

Responsibilities

• Setting out works using a Total Station
• Establishing accurate positions for the relocation of 144 site containers
• Maintaining engineering tolerances throughout installation
• Carrying out site surveys and dimensional checks
• Interpreting engineering drawings and site information
• Working closely with site management and erection teams
• Producing accurate site records and as-built information
• Identifying and resolving engineering issues on site
• Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with project specifications
• Supporting projects across the North East as required

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Total Station operation

Tools

Total Station

Job description

Structural Steel Engineer

Structural Steel Engineer - Competitive Salary + Package (Dependent on Experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Steel Engineer to join a well-established structural steel specialist based in Darlington, delivering major construction projects across the North East. This Structural Steel Engineer role offers a varied workload, working alongside experienced site teams on structural steel and precast concrete installations. As a Structural Steel Engineer, you will be responsible for setting out, surveying and maintaining precise installation tolerances throughout project delivery. This Structural Steel Engineer position is ideal for someone with previous structural steel or heavy construction experience who enjoys working on technically demanding projects. If you're an experienced Structural Steel Engineer looking for long-term career stability, this is an excellent opportunity.

Salary and Package

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
• Salary negotiable depending on whether you provide your own Total Station and transport
• Company benefits package
• Full-time, permanent position
• Overtime and weekend work available where project programmes require

Location

Darlington, County Durham, with projects predominantly across the North East.

Full-time, Permanent Position

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a secure pipeline of work across structural steel and precast concrete projects.

About the Company

Based in Darlington, this established specialist contractor provides structural steel erection and precast concrete installation services on projects throughout the UK. The business works across a wide range of sectors, delivering structural steel frames, portal frame buildings, architectural steelwork, glazing support structures and complex steel installations. Alongside this, they install precast concrete components including retaining walls, staircases, hollowcore flooring and other structural elements. With experienced in-house site teams, modern lifting equipment and a strong commitment to safety, quality and programme delivery, they have built an excellent reputation for successfully delivering challenging construction projects for leading contractors nationwide.

Why Join Them

You'll be joining a respected contractor with a consistent workload and an experienced delivery team. The majority of projects are based throughout the North East, providing regional work with minimal long-distance travel. The business offers genuine long-term career opportunities, technically interesting projects and a supportive working environment where quality and professionalism are highly valued.

The first assignment is expected to commence at QTS Blyth from 10th August (subject to programme) and is anticipated to run for approximately five weeks. The project involves the relocation of 144 site containers, requiring accurate setting out and continuous monitoring of installation tolerances throughout the works.

About the Role

The Structural Steel Engineer will provide engineering support across structural steel and precast concrete projects, ensuring all setting out is completed accurately and works are delivered in accordance with design requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting out works using a Total Station
• Establishing accurate positions for the relocation of 144 site containers
• Maintaining engineering tolerances throughout installation
• Carrying out site surveys and dimensional checks
• Interpreting engineering drawings and site information
• Working closely with site management and erection teams
• Producing accurate site records and as-built information
• Identifying and resolving engineering issues on site
• Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with project specifications
• Supporting projects across the North East as required

Working hours are 07:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday, with weekend working available when required by the project programme.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Steel Engineer to join a respected specialist contractor with a strong reputation across the structural steel industry. Offering a competitive salary, varied regional projects and long-term career prospects, this role would suit someone who enjoys working on technically challenging construction schemes.