Structural Design Engineer

Senior Structural Design Engineer

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UK Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience The Opportunity Our client is a leading UK structural steelwork specialist with over 50 years of industry experience. Renowned for its technical expertise, high standards and commitment to quality, the business delivers complex structural steelwork projects across a range of sectors. With recognised industry accreditations, including Execution Class 4, the company is equipped to deliver some of the most technically challenging projects in the industry.

Due to continued business growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established engineer with strong technical expertise and project management capabilities to play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
* Manage structural steelwork design projects from initial design through to completion.
* Undertake structural steel member design and steelwork connection design.
* Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, design codes and quality procedures.
* Coordinate design information with clients, engineers, architects and subcontractors.
* Raise technical queries and resolve design issues to ensure projects progress efficiently.
* Ensure projects are delivered within agreed design budgets and timescales.
* Attend project meetings and liaise with internal departments to meet project requirements.
* Report to the Head of Design and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
* Support the development and training of graduate design engineers.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, delivering excellent service and feedback.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote the company's values and objectives.
* Work in accordance with established quality assurance procedures. Candidate Requirements
* A minimum of 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.
* A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, ideally working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
* Strong experience in structural steel member design and steelwork connection design.
* Good working knowledge of relevant design codes, standards and engineering principles.
* Experience using Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer and Master Series design software.
* Experience in temporary works design would be advantageous.
* Proven ability to manage projects, work independently and take initiative.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving, technical queries and project delivery.
* A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing structural steelwork business, working on technically challenging projects while contributing to the development of the wider design team. Interested? Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.