Structural Designer

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px Fairport (pxF) is a project delivery specialist offering full turnkey EPC and OEM solutions to the bulk material handling and plant processing markets. Our services cover the aggregates, processing, tunnelling, mining, quarrying, alternative fuels, waste-to-energy, ports, and food sectors, globally. With unrivalled industry expertise, pxF manages, specifies, engineers, designs, supplies, installs, operates, and maintains market leading equipment for complex material handling needs, guaranteeing performance excellence, reliability, and optimal operating costs.

We are now recruiting for a Structural Designer to join the team based from either our Adlington or Sunderland office.

The primary purpose of this role is to design structures and steelwork to the specified brief and produce the associated technical documentation e.g. drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, fabrication packs, etc

• 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 (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.).
• Attend design review meetings.
• Ensure design compliance with the project / task brief, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Carry out analysis of designs with a view to improving safety, DfMA, and functionality.

• HNC in a relevant design or engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Structural Designer.
• Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Tekla Structures preferred).
• Good knowledge of detailing steelwork and drafting standards.
• Good understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with structural steel fabrication.

• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are 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.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.