Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and engineer structural steel solutions for a range of projects, from concept to manufacture and erection. You will collaborate with fabrication, detailing and project teams to ensure practical, buildable designs that meet standards. The position focuses on translating drawings into feasible fabrication and site installation, with continuous improvement in design methods. This is a hands-on engineering role within a seasoned fabricator, offering exposure to diverse steel projects and a clear path for professional growth. You will contribute to delivering safe, compliant, and efficient steel structures in a proactive, team-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary up to £60,000
• permanent role
• career development
• supportive engineering/team environment
• stable pipeline of secured work

Responsibilities

• Produce structural steel designs, calculations and detailed engineering solutions
• Collaborate with fabrication and design teams to ensure practical, buildable designs
• Interpret architectural/engineering drawings to develop concepts and connection designs
• Perform design checks and ensure compliance with UK standards and Eurocodes
• Liaise with project managers, detailers and workshop teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Support technical queries during fabrication and erection phases
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design efficiency and fabrication methods
• Attend internal and external project meetings

Key requirements

• Proven experience as Structural Engineer within structural steel or fabrication-led environment
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication, connection design and construction methods
• Experience with Tekla Structures or similar detailing/design software (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and Eurocodes
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with design, fabrication and site teams
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent (preferred)

• Excellent communication
• Problem-solving
• Collaborative teamwork
• Structural steel design
• Connection design
• Eurocodes and UK building regulations

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