Structural Design Engineer – Foundations & Steel Frame Structures
Location: Manchester area (or commutable) | Salary: £40,000–£55,000 (DOE) | Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a skilled Structural Design Engineer with experience in foundation and steel-framed structure design? We're representing a forward-thinking design consultancy that specialises in delivering innovative, buildable solutions across a wide range of structural challenges.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist firm with a strong technical pedigree, offering exposure to a variety of sectors including rail, industrial, commercial, restoration, domestic, and even event structures.
🏗️ About the Company
Our client is a specialist scaffolding consultancy with a reputation for blending engineering precision with practical, on-site awareness. Their team is made up of engineers with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience, allowing them to design with real-world constraints and buildability in mind.
Their work spans everything from scaffold design and temporary works to permanent structures, and they pride themselves on delivering pragmatic and innovative solutions that work for everyone involved — from contractors to clients to site teams.
🔍 The Role
As a Structural Design Engineer, you’ll play a key part in delivering technical designs for steel-framed structures, foundations, and supporting temporary and permanent works solutions. You'll work closely with a tight-knit team of experienced engineers, developing detailed, practical designs for a wide array of projects.
Key responsibilities:
Design of steel-framed structures, foundations, and associated components
Support scaffold and temporary works designs with practical buildability in mind
Produce clear, accurate design calculations and drawings (AutoCAD and relevant software)
Collaborate with clients, contractors, and site operatives to ensure practical solutions
Carry out checks and verification of drawings and calculations
Attend site visits and design meetings as required
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
✅ What We’re Looking For
Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
3–7 years' experience in structural design (foundation and steelwork essential)
Proficient with structural analysis and design tools (e.g. TEDDS, Tekla TSD, Robot, or similar)
Comfortable reading and producing technical drawings using AutoCAD
Ability to think practically and provide buildable solutions
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Any experience in scaffold or temporary works design would be advantageous but not essential
Full UK driving licence
🎯 Why Apply?
Join a company known for its real-world approach to structural design
Work across diverse sectors from rail to events
Be part of a collaborative and experienced engineering team
Great scope to broaden your knowledge of temporary works and scaffold design
Clear pathway to progress your technical and professional development
Benefits include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible working environment
Varied, hands-on project exposure
Friendly and supportive company culture
Ready to design smarter, more practical structures?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion
