Senior Design Engineer

Company: Severfield plc
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Location: Thirsk
Job Description:

Company Severfield Commercial & Industrial Limited Location name Dalton (Severs house, Dalton Airfield Ind Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, YO7 3JN) Contract Type Permanent Career Level D Contract weekly hours 39 Hours per Week Posting End Date 3 Aug 2026 Job number SUKIE00512

Vacancy Summary

This role can be based at our Lostock, Dalton, or Mansfield sites, depending on your location and preference.

The purpose of this role is to deliver code-compliant, high-quality structural steelwork solutions that meet client requirements, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

  • Have a sound understanding of engineering principles
  • Be able to work with external clients and internal stakeholders to produce practical design solutions
  • Carry out structural analysis and design to produce calculations for building regulations submission
  • Produce detailed design sketches to convey to draughtsperson with due regard to buildability and health & safety
  • Liaise with internal and external design teams to ensure that the design brief is clear, and a compliant design is produced
  • Assess, design and clearly define temporary works requirements
  • Ensure compliance with the company operating procedures, quality assurance, statutory safety legislation and our contractual responsibilities
  • Take responsibility for all technical aspects of a project and provide assistance to junior engineers

Required Skills and Experience

  • Extensive knowledge of structural steelwork design including complex solutions and temporary works solutions
  • Experience in Design Management
  • A good understanding of buildability issues on major construction sites as well as in the fabrication shop.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree or Masters Degree in civil / structural engineering
  • Preferably Chartered Structural Engineer MIStructE

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026