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Posted 14 days ago

Senior Structural Design Engineer

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Aspion Search is proud to represent a steel construction company in their search for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their design team due to a continued pipeline of high-profile, technically demanding projects.

 

The Business:

  • A well-established, family-run firm with over 50 years of industry excellence
  • Specialists in structural steelwork with a reputation for innovation and reliability
  • Known for delivering complex steel structures across major UK sectors – from infrastructure to commercial development

 

The Role of the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

They are looking to strengthen their design team with a senior-level engineer to take on high-profile and complex structural projects.

Here’s how:

  • Deliver high-quality structural designs for steel frameworks and complex connections
  • Conduct manual and software-based calculations to British and Eurocode standards
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients throughout project lifecycles
  • Maintain effective client relationships to support repeat business and referrals
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
  • Attend design meetings and contribute to technical discussions

 

About You:

  • Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering (ideally working toward Chartered status)
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK-based structural steel design
  • Proven experience in steelwork frame and connection design
  • Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, IDEA StatiCa
  • Strong knowledge of British and European design standards
  • Confident producing both manual and software-based calculations
  • Experience in temporary works design (desirable)
  • Previous experience with a UK-based steelwork fabricator (essential)

 

Benefits of the Senior Structural Design Engineer:

  • 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)
  • Company pension: 5% employer / 3% employee contributions
  • Life assurance
  • Flexitime options
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • A collaborative, technically driven team environment where your ideas matter

 

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 0151 209 2050

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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