Structural Engineer – Structural Steel

Huddersfield, UK

Permanent | Up to £60,000 + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Structural Engineer to join a well-established structural steel fabrication business delivering high-quality projects across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This is a hands-on design and engineering role working closely with fabrication, detailing, and project teams to deliver practical, buildable steel solutions from concept through to manufacture and erection.

This position requires previous experience working within or alongside a structural steel fabricator, with a strong understanding of how designs translate into fabrication and site installation.

What you’ll do:

Produce structural steel designs, calculations, and detailed engineering solutions for a range of projects

Work closely with fabrication and design teams to ensure all designs are practical, efficient, and buildable

Interpret architectural and engineering drawings to develop structural steel concepts and connection designs

✔ Carry out design checks and ensure compliance with relevant UK standards and Eurocodes

Liaise with project managers, detailers, and workshop teams throughout the project lifecycle

Support technical queries during fabrication and erection phases

Contribute to continuous improvement in design efficiency and fabrication methods

Attend internal and external project meetings as required

You’ll need:

✔ Proven experience as a Structural Engineer within structural steel or a fabrication-led environment

✔ Strong understanding of steel fabrication, connection design, and construction methods

✔ Experience with Tekla Structures or similar detailing/design software (desirable)

✔ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

✔ Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and Eurocodes

✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

✔ Ability to work collaboratively with design, fabrication, and site teams

✔ Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent (preferred)

Why this role?

Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically interesting structural steel projects

Join a highly experienced and supportive engineering and fabrication team

Strong pipeline of secured work ensuring long-term stability

Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience

Excellent opportunity for career development within a growing business

Interested? Email shodgkinson@novaxrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion or to send your