Job Description:

Senior Structural Design Engineer
Location: Halifax
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company:
We are recognised as one of the UK’s most advanced and respected names in structural steel. With an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, precision, and innovation, we proudly hold Execution Class 4 accreditation, enabling us to deliver some of the country’s most complex and high-profile steel structures.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to take ownership of key projects, providing design leadership and technical expertise within our expanding team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage structural steel design projects from concept to completion, either independently or as part of a collaborative design team.
• Develop and check detailed design calculations for frames, members, and connections in line with British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to both manual and software-based design work.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to coordinate project information effectively.
• Ensure designs meet quality, budget, and programme requirements.
• Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Participate in design meetings and represent the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance and HSE procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments including fabrication and project management to deliver seamless project execution.
• Support the continual improvement of design processes and contribute to the company’s overall technical development.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design of structural steelwork.
• Solid understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Previous experience working with a UK-based steel fabricator is essential.
• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering and ideally working toward or holding Chartered (MIStructE / MICE) status.
• Skilled in using design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, MasterSeries, S-Frame, Idea StatiCa, and various cold-rolled design tools.
• Experience in temporary works design would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage design budgets and deliver results under pressure.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most technically challenging and prestigious projects.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that values innovation and precision.
• Continuous training, professional development, and support toward chartership.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Tekla: 8 years (preferred)