A leading structural steel contractor is seeking a Steelwork Connection Designer to work closely with structural engineers, Tekla detailers, fabrication teams, and clients to design practical and efficient connection solutions on major schemes.
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)
Locations: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Durham, Scarborough, West Yorkshire, Dorset
Working Arrangement: Office-based / Hybrid (with remote options considered depending on proximity to office hubs)
Key Responsibilities
* Design structural steel connections in accordance with Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Produce comprehensive connection calculations and supporting technical documentation.
* Liaise with structural engineers, clients, detailers, and fabrication teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Review engineer design drawings and develop practical, highly cost-effective connection solutions.
* Support detailing teams with connection-related technical queries and design software checks.
* Ensure all connection designs are optimized for both fabrication and erection requirements.
* Work to programme deadlines while maintaining exceptional levels of technical accuracy.
Requirements
* Proven experience in structural steel connection design (contractor or specialist consultancy-side).
* Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and structural steel design principles.
* High level of proficiency using relevant design software (e.g., IDEA StatiCa, Tekla Tedds, MasterSeries, or similar).
* Solid understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes on site.
* Strong communication, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits Package
* Paid overtime opportunities (where applicable).
* Company pension scheme & comprehensive healthcare package.
* Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking at selected locations.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing professional training and development.
* Regular team-building events, awards ceremonies, and employee reward schemes.
* Clear progression path into senior / pre-construction leadership roles.
If you are interested, please submit your CV for consideration.
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