Steelwork Connection Designer

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.