Principle Design Engineer

£60,000 - £75,000 + Clear Progression Route + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Excellent Company Benefits

Rushden, Northamptonshire (Commutable from: Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford, and Huntingdon)

Are you a Senior / Lead Design Engineer from a Structural/Civil Engineering background, looking take the next step in you career into a hands-on leadership role?

On offer is a varied role within a highly skilled team, where you will be involved with exciting global projects within the construction industry and playing a key role within this very successful company.

The company specialises in the design and manufacturing of equipment used within the construction industry and large steel structures. Their equipment has been used for a variety of high-profile projects worldwide, and due to their continued success, they are now looking for a new addition to their team.

The day to day of this role will include complete project management cycles as well as the hand on design of steel structures and heavy lifting equipment. The successful candidate will have a direct progression route to become the lead engineer for this team.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience working on structural steel design projects, and looking for a leadership role that is still hands on. The ideal candidate will be able to understand complex calculations. Being a Chartered Engineer is advantageous but not essential.

The Role:

• Design of large steel structures / components used within the construction industry (using AutoCAD)
• Finite element analysis and calculations
• Working within a helping to lead / mentor a small technical team
• Monday to Friday, office based role (may have a very occasional site visit)

The Person:

• Structural Design Engineer
• 10+ years' working experience within the structural steel industry
• Must be able to do complex calculations
• Experience using CAD (AutoCAD / Inventor preferably)
• Leadership / management experience preferred
• Any experience working with hydraulics is highly advantageous

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.