Structural Engineer / Connection Design Engineer

Job Title: Structural Steel Engineer (Remote)

📍 Location: Remote (UK-based)
💰 Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (DOE)
🏗 Sector: Structural Steel | Fabrication | Construction Engineering

We are partnering with a leading structural steel fabricator delivering high-quality steel solutions across major UK commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

With a strong reputation for precision engineering, efficient fabrication, and innovative delivery, the business continues to grow its engineering capability. As part of this expansion, they are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity, supporting projects from design through to fabrication and installation.

As a Structural Steel Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for the design, coordination, and detailing of structural steelwork projects. Working closely with design, workshop, and site teams, you will ensure all steel designs are practical, cost-effective, and fabrication-ready.

This is a remote role, giving you flexibility while remaining closely connected to project delivery teams across the UK.

• Lead and support the design of structural steelwork for fabrication and construction projects

• Produce and review steel connection designs, calculations, and detailing packages

• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and project specifications

• Liaise with fabricators, detailers, and site teams to ensure buildable and efficient designs

• Review GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and workshop information

• Support value engineering and identify cost-effective design solutions

• Provide technical input during pre-construction and live project phases

• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and external consultants

• Conduct technical reviews and resolve engineering queries from site and fabrication teams

• 3-5+ years' experience in structural steel engineering (fabrication-focused preferred)

• Strong understanding of steel structures, connection design, and fabrication processes

• Experience working with Eurocodes and UK construction standards

• Proficiency with structural design/detailing software (e.g. Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, or similar)

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of buildability and cost efficiency

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating across multiple teams

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience

• Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy

• Opportunity to work with a leading UK steel fabricator on major projects

• Strong pipeline of secured work across commercial and industrial sectors

• Career progression within a growing engineering team

• Supportive, collaborative environment with exposure to full project lifecycle

If you're a Structural Steel Engineer looking for a fully remote opportunity within a leading fabrication business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Sharon O'Donnell for more information.