Project​/Design Engineer

Project / Design Engineer

Location:

Guisborough, North Yorkshire

Salary:
Competitive - dependent on qualifications and experience

Job Type: Permanent

An established and fast-growing structural steel contractor delivering turnkey engineering projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Project / Design Engineer to join its team.

The business provides a fully integrated service covering design, detailing, fabrication, and installation. Steelwork is supplied to a wide range of sectors including airports, recycling facilities, power stations, hospitals, and major petrochemical plants.

This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with the drawing office and engineering teams to manage the flow of technical information between clients, subcontractors, and internal departments. A strong understanding of structural steelwork, including both 3D models and detailed drawings, is essential.

A minimum of 5 years' experience within structural steel construction and fabrication is required.

• Manage projects from award through to final handover
• Coordinate design, production, and installation activities
• Interpret project scope, specifications, and technical requirements
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients and site teams
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, draughtspeople, and subcontractors
• Collaborate with internal teams including buying, workshop, site management, and commercial departments
• Manage site teams and subcontractors where required
• Monitor programme delivery and ensure materials and fixings are prepared in line with schedule
• Identify and resolve day-to-day project issues
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Coordinate documentation including RAMS and Early Warning Notices

• Excellent ability to read and interpret structural drawings, connection details, and specifications
• Strong knowledge of structural steelwork and construction processes
• Proven experience managing construction project budgets
• Leadership experience with demonstrable team management skills
• Ability to produce and manage project programmes
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Positive, solutions-focused approach
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• SMSTS qualification preferred

• Workplace pension
• Paid annual leave
• Competitive salary package based on experience