Project​/Design Engineer

Position: Project/Design Engineer (Permanent)
Project / Design Engineer

Location:

Guisborough, North Yorkshire
Salary:
Competitive – dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

An established and fast-growing structural steel contractor delivering turnkey engineering projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Project / Design Engineer to join its team.

The business provides a fully integrated service covering design, detailing, fabrication, and installation. Steelwork is supplied to a wide range of sectors including airports, recycling facilities, power stations, hospitals, and major petrochemical plants.

This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with the drawing office and engineering teams to manage the flow of technical information between clients, subcontractors, and internal departments. A strong understanding of structural steelwork, including both 3D models and detailed drawings, is essential.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience within structural steel construction and fabrication is required.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage projects from award through to final handover

* Coordinate design, production, and installation activities

* Interpret project scope, specifications, and technical requirements

* Act as the primary technical contact for clients and site teams

* Liaise with client representatives, engineers, draughts people, and subcontractors

* Collaborate with internal teams including buying, workshop, site management, and commercial departments

* Manage site teams and subcontractors where required

* Monitor programme delivery and ensure materials and fixings are prepared in line with schedule

* Identify and resolve day-to-day project issues

* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations

* Coordinate documentation including RAMS and Early Warning Notices

Skills & Experience Required

* Excellent ability to read and interpret structural drawings, connection details, and specifications

* Strong knowledge of structural steelwork and construction processes

* Proven experience managing construction project budgets

* Leadership experience with demonstrable team management skills

* Ability to produce and manage project programmes

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

* Positive, solutions-focused approach

* Proficient in MS Office and MS Project

* Extensive knowledge of construction materials and equipment

* SMSTS qualification preferred

Benefits

* Workplace pension

* Paid annual leave

* Competitive salary package based on experience