Structural Designer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Adlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Structural Design Tekla Structures 3D CAD Steelwork Detailing Bulk Material Handling Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Microsoft Office Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Structural Designer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Structural Designer to join their [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team in Adlington. This hybrid role offers permanent full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business delivering net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in safety, availability, reliability, and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes, and related commercial activities. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (pxF) is a project delivery specialist offering full turnkey EPC and OEM solutions to bulk material handling and plant processing markets globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop structures and steelwork to the specified brief.
  • Produce 3D models and technical drawings in accordance with company CAD standards.
  • Produce technical documentation in accordance with company standards.
  • Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems.
  • Undertake peer reviews of colleagues’ work.
  • Attend design review meetings.
  • Ensure design compliance with project brief, standards, and regulations.
  • Carry out analysis of designs to improve safety, DfMA, and functionality.
  • Promote value engineering, standardisation, risk reduction, and right-first-time approach.
  • Undertake site visits and surveys.
  • Provide support to other areas of the business.
  • Provide support and guidance to junior team members.
  • Support rectification of NCRs.
  • Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement meetings.
  • Support development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery.
  • Deliver work in alignment with ISO 9001 processes.
  • Engage with performance review process.
  • Drive departmental/business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

  • Qualified in a relevant design or engineering discipline to HNC or degree level.
  • Experience as a Structural Designer.
  • Knowledge of bulk material handling, conveyor systems, and associated structures.
  • Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Tekla Structures preferred).
  • Basic Common Data Environment knowledge (Trimble Connect preferred).
  • Good knowledge of detailing steelwork and drafting standards.
  • Good understanding of the design process and documentation.
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes for structural steel fabrication.
  • Good knowledge of structural design standards and regulations.
  • Good understanding of structural design principles.
  • Good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
  • Basic understanding of checking designs, drawings, models, and documentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to clearly communicate design ideas.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contribution towards eye test and glasses
  • Online company discount benefits site
  • Long Service Awards
  • Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • Onsite parking

Additional Information

Application Deadline: May 21, 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adlington

Workplace type: Hybrid

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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