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.