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Steelwork Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

About the Opportunity:
NRL is recruiting for a proactive and detail-driven  Design Manager / Steelwork Engineer to join one of our key clients, supporting one of the most significant infrastructure developments in the UK’s energy sector.
 
Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation, safety, and collaboration across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that deliver real national and international impact.
 
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Design Manager / Steelwork Engineer, you’ll take ownership of design delivery across your assigned scope, ensuring the timely production and management of all associated project deliverables. Working within a collaborative team environment, you’ll oversee design activities, manage risks, and engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure quality, cost, and programme objectives are met.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

Lead the delivery and coordination of design outputs across designated project buildings.
Oversee the compilation and review of key design materials, including input data, calculations, technical drawings, reports, and meeting documentation.
Organise and document meetings, presentations, and design reviews to ensure clear communication and traceability of design changes.
Manage the preparation and control of formal project documentation, such as Field Change Requests, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Proactively identify and mitigate risks affecting design delivery while maintaining effective engagement with stakeholders.
Exercise sound engineering judgement to make timely, informed decisions that contribute to successful project outcomes.
Report directly to the Deputy Delivery Lead, maintaining close collaboration with internal teams and external partners throughout all project phases. 
What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Mechanical Engineering considered with suitable experience).
Proven track record in structural steelwork design, adhering to national standards — ideally including Eurocodes.
Experience working within complex, self-delivery project environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Strong background in project planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring delivery to time and quality standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
Skilled in independent decision-making supported by solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Sound understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and their application within engineering projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Navisworks, and relevant structural analysis tools (e.g., CEMAR). 
Benefits:

Opportunity to work on major nuclear and energy infrastructure programmes with national and international impact.
Competitive rate of pay and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative, inclusive, and technically skilled working environment.
Supportive leadership structure with access to expert guidance and mentorship.
Flexible working arrangements, depending on project requirements and location. 
Location:
Bristol.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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