Design Engineer
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If you've built or fitted steelwork on site and fancy trading the tools for a screen, we'll train you to draw what you already know how to build.
About IEIS
IEIS (Industrial Engineering and Installation Services) is a specialist engineering business based at Stone Business Park, Staffordshire, working across water treatment, energy, industrial, and manufacturing sites. The business is growing, and the design team sits at the centre of that growth. It's a small team, so your work gets noticed.
The Role
Day to day, you'll cover 3D modelling, fabrication drawings, structural calculations, and occasional UK site visits for point cloud surveys, reporting directly to the Design Manager.
We actively welcome site-based engineers and fabricators who want to move into design. If you know how steel goes together in the real world, our design team can teach you how to draw it, and that practical grounding is genuinely valued here.
You'll
- Develop 3D structural models in Autodesk Advance Steel from client data or in-house designs
- Produce 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models
- Work with structural calculations from a third party to enable design completion
- Conduct 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning kit on occasional site visits
- Support fabrication and installation teams with technical design input
- Interpret engineering specifications to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs
- Diagnose and resolve technical design issues
- Develop detailed component and assembly drawings from datasheets and reference projects
What You'll Bring
Essential
- HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or a Level 3 qualification with solid post-qualification experience
- A proven hands-on background in steelwork design
- Proven ability to design steel structures: platforms, staircases, and support frames
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Useful, not essential
- Experience with Autodesk Advance Steel (training provided)
- A background in site installation or fabrication – real-world structural knowledge is a genuine advantage
What's On Offer
Financial: banded by tier, £38,000 up to £45,000 DOE, plus a 3,000 annual bonus
Development: on-the-job training and software support, working across high-value industrial projects UK-wide
Flexibility: office-based to start, hybrid once you're up to speed
Working Arrangements
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm (37.5 hours). xiskglj No weekend working
How To Apply
Spent time on the tools or on site, and fancy a move into design? Click apply and send your CV, and we'll come back to you within one working day.
Structural Design Engineer in Lichfield employer: Industrial Engineering and Installation Services
At IEIS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and specialist engineering environment where your skills as an Electrical Design Engineer will be truly valued. With a focus on varied, technically rich projects and a commitment to employee growth, our Stone, Staffordshire location provides a supportive atmosphere that fosters innovation and professional development, ensuring you can thrive in your career while contributing to meaningful projects.
Contact Details:
Industrial Engineering and Installation Services Recruitment Team
