Design Engineer

Are you a Design Engineer or Structural Designer with a strong background in steelwork design, fabrication or installation?

We’re working with a growing UK engineering business delivering mechanical, structural and engineering solutions across the industrial, water treatment, energy and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Design Engineer – Structural Designer to join their design team in Stone, Staffordshire.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality structural steelwork models and drawings, working closely with fabrication and installation teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing accurate 3D models using Autodesk Advance Steel
• Producing 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings
• Designing steel structures including platforms, staircases and support frames
• Carrying out 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning equipment
• Attending UK sites to carry out scanning and gather project information
• Providing technical design support to fabrication and installation teams
• Interpreting engineering specifications and producing compliant, cost-effective designs
• Creating detailed component and assembly drawings
• Resolving technical design issues and supporting continuous design improvements

About You

We’re looking for someone with a solid background in steelwork. You should have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in steelwork design, fabrication or installation
• Proven experience designing steel structures such as platforms, staircases and support frames
• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong mechanical and structural engineering knowledge
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
• Experience with Autodesk Advance Steel is highly desirable
• Familiarity with STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, RAM Connection or RAM Elements would be advantageous
• A detail-oriented and technically capable approach to design

What’s on Offer

• Bonus scheme
• Clear progression opportunities
• On-the-job training and career development
• Exposure to high-value industrial projects
• Occasional UK site visits
• Supportive team environment within a growing engineering business

If you’re a Steelwork Designer, Structural Designer or Design Engineer with proven steelwork experience and you’re looking for your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you!