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Project / Design Engineer

Location: Guisborough, North Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive – dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage projects from award through to final handover

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Coordinate design, production, and installation activities

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Interpret project scope, specifications, and technical requirements

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Act as the primary technical contact for clients and site teams

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Liaise with client representatives, engineers, draughtspeople, and subcontractors

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Collaborate with internal teams including buying, workshop, site management, and commercial departments

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Manage site teams and subcontractors where required

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Monitor programme delivery and ensure materials and fixings are prepared in line with schedule

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Identify and resolve day-to-day project issues

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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations

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Coordinate documentation including RAMS and Early Warning Notices

Skills & Experience Required

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Excellent ability to read and interpret structural drawings, connection details, and specifications

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Strong knowledge of structural steelwork and construction processes

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Proven experience managing construction project budgets

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Leadership experience with demonstrable team management skills

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Ability to produce and manage project programmes

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Strong organisational and time management skills

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Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

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Positive, solutions-focused approach

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Proficient in MS Office and MS Project

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Extensive knowledge of construction materials and equipment

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SMSTS qualification preferred

Benefits

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Workplace pension

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Paid annual leave

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Competitive salary package based on experience