Structural Design Engineer

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering company is seeking a Design Engineer to work in Tees Valley. The role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications and company procedures while delivering high-quality structural designs. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. Familiarity with design software such as Autodesk Inventor and Tekla is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively are essential. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory

Company sick pay based on service

Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan

Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment

Boost works Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a design engineer.
• Awareness of structural engineering codes (DNV, Lloyds & EC3).
• Experience with mechanical & structural design analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Assist in delivering projects following specifications and safety.
• Review and approve mechanical/structural drawings.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong time management skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt

Continuous learner

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Tekla

Staad Pro

ANSYS

Job description

• To work in accordance with WESL procedures, policies and standard working
• Ensure contractual obligations, technical specifications and schedules are
• Ensure design projects are executed in a professional and ethical
• Build professional and productive relationships with Wilton employees, clients, colleagues and suppliers.

Key Tasks

• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory
• Assist in delivering projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Complete deliverables with a sound and credible understanding of structural engineering principles, both for local and global analysis.
• Assist in developing load case definition and basis of design documents.
• Knowledge and experience of developing structural assemblies and taking through the manufacturing stages.
• Working knowledge of relevant 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor/Tekla and able to develop designs with the assistance of a draughtsman.
• Complete and support FEA analysis utilising packages such as Staad Pro, ANSYS etc.
• Perform sizing and selection of structural members, mechanical components, and fasteners.
• Reviewing, checking and approving of mechanical/structural drawings produced by the draughtsman.
• Proactive in capturing lessons learned and opportunities for improvements for future design packages.
• Perform tasks as required by the Senior Engineer / Head of Projects.

Key Behaviours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically in a decisive manner.
• Strong time Management skills with a focus on achieving deliverables.
• Good attention to detail and proven completer/finisher.
• Ability to adapt to different situations.
• Continuous learner and team player.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a design engineer.
• Awareness of structural engineering codes (DNV, Lloyds & EC3 etc).
• Experience in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry is preferred but not essential.
• Degree qualified (Mechanical, civil or structural design or equivalent).
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• 5 hrs per week working 0900 – 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. Early finish at 1500 hrs. every Friday where hours worked prior.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum.
• Company sick pay based on service.
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan.
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment.
• Boost works Discount Platform (retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts).

Method of Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter stating salary expectations and your notice period required. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals and be prepared to complete BPSS clearing, in line with security requirements.