Senior Structural Design Engineer

  • CV Technical
  • Halifax, Yorkshire
  • Dec 05, 2025
Full time Construction QA-Quality Control Architect and Design Graduate Construction

Job Description

Senior Structural Design Engineer (Structural Steel)

50,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-Time Halifax (HX2) or Billingham (TS23)

A leading structural steel specialist is seeking strong Senior Structural Design Engineer candidates to join their highly experienced design team. We are supporting them in identifying high-calibre professionals with a proven background in complex steel construction projects across multiple sectors.



About the Opportunity

The organisation has a long-standing reputation for delivering technically demanding structural steel projects throughout the UK. Their design team provides engineering, detailing and project support across:

  • Rail

  • Bridges

  • Commercial & Industrial

  • Nuclear

  • Residential

  • Large-scale Infrastructure

Only candidates with genuine experience in heavy structural steel within these sectors will be considered.



Key Responsibilities

Senior Structural Design Engineers can expect to be involved in:

  • Structural steel frame design, member design and connection design.

  • Producing both manual and software-based engineering calculations.

  • Working with industry-recognised software including Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Portal Designer, Masterseries, S-Frame, Idea Statica and cold-rolled design software.

  • Liaising with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams.

  • Raising and resolving technical queries.

  • Working within project budgets and adhering to internal QA procedures.

  • Attending and contributing to project meetings.

  • Supporting and mentoring graduate engineers as required.



Qualifications & Experience

To be considered, candidates should have:

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in structural steelwork design.

  • Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.

  • Previous experience working with a UK-based steelwork fabricator.

  • A relevant degree in engineering (ideally working toward Incorporated or Chartered status).



Location Requirements

Applicants must live within 20 miles of either:

  • Halifax - HX2 0AR

  • Billingham - TS23 1LG



Who This Will Suit

This opportunity is ideal for experienced:

  • Senior Structural Design Engineers

  • Structural Steel Engineers

  • Specialists in complex steel structures

Candidates who thrive in technically challenging environments and want to contribute to large-scale, high-profile UK engineering projects will be well-matched to this position.