Structural Design Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Structural Design Engineer to join an established engineering business supporting the delivery of mechanical, structural, and engineering solutions across industrial, water treatment, energy, and manufacturing sectors in a permanent role.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER – 334,000 - £38,000 – STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE – PERMANENT ROLE – 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING / STRUCTURAL DESIGN

About the Opportunity

An established engineering business delivering mechanical, structural, and engineering solutions across the industrial, water treatment, energy, and manufacturing sectors is looking for a Structural Design Engineer to join its growing design team based in Staffordshire.

This is an opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, combining office-based design work with occasional UK site visits, while developing your technical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Working as part of the design team, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality structural steelwork models and drawings that support fabrication and installation activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating accurate 3D models using Autodesk Advance Steel from client information and internal designs.
• Carrying out 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning equipment (training provided), including occasional UK site visits.
• Producing 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models.
• Supporting fabrication and installation teams with technical design information.
• Interpreting engineering specifications to produce compliant and practical design solutions.
• Resolving design queries and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Producing detailed component and assembly drawings using process datasheets and reference designs.

About You

You'll ideally bring experience within structural steelwork design along with a solid understanding of mechanical and structural engineering principles.

We're interested in people who have:

• An HNC (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with lower qualifications will also be considered, with opportunities to further develop their skills.
• Around three years' experience in steelwork design, fabrication or installation.
• Experience designing structural steelwork such as platforms, staircases and support frames.
• Experience using Autodesk Advance Steel, although training can be provided.
• Knowledge of software such as STAAD.Pro Advanced, RAM Structural System, RAM Connection or RAM Elements would be beneficial.
• The ability to interpret engineering specifications and produce accurate technical designs.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Exposure to a range of high-value industrial projects, including occasional site work.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment within a growing engineering business.