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Structural Engineer / Connection Design Engineer

Employer
The Highfield Company
Location
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1
Salary
£45000 - £60000/annum
Closing date
Feb 23, 2025
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Specialty
Structural Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Firm, Consulting Engineering
Structural Engineer / Connection Design Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Are you a skilled Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a highly regarded family-owned business specializing in structural steelwork design, fabrication, and installation, is expanding its team. They are seeking a talented engineer with 5+ years of industry experience to contribute to their growing success.

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in designing steel structures, ensuring seamless integration with internal teams and engaging effectively with clients. You will have expertise in steel connection design, utilizing both software and manual techniques. Proficiency in Tekla Fastrak Design Suite and AutoCAD is highly desirable, along with a strong knowledge of structural steel design codes.

Key Responsibilities

Design structural steel connections for projects ranging from 5 to 1,000 tonnes, ensuring compliance with British Standards and Eurocodes.
Utilize specialized design software and manual calculations to deliver high-quality structural solutions.
Attend design meetings, prepare estimates, and contribute to tender designs.
Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and internal teams to optimize designs and offer cost-effective solutions.
Work in coordination with internal and external drafting teams to ensure accurate project execution.
Oversee projects from tender stage through to completion, ensuring structural integrity and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in structural steel design.
Strong understanding of steelwork fabrication and Eurocodes.
Proficiency in hand calculations to supplement software-based design.
Experience with Tekla Fastrak Design Suite (preferred).
Chartered status or working towards it (IStructE / ICE).

Why Join?

Work with an esteemed and growing company known for quality and innovation in steelwork.
Competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
Involvement in a wide range of structural steel projects.For more information, please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company

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