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Senior Structural Design Engineer, Building Services (Visa Sponorship)

Salary Range
£50,000 - £65,000
£4,167 - £5,417 / mo
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Location Base
Banbridge, Northern Ireland
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Position Overview & Specifications

Skills Provision is commencing recruitment for a Senior Structural Design Engineer for a UK-based building services company.

Located in Northern Ireland the employing business has operated for nearly 20 years across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and more.

For this role, the company will provide visa sponsorship if required.

Title: Senior Structural Design Engineer

Sector: Construction/Engineering

Duration: Permanent/ 3 years visa sponsorship

Location: Northern Ireland, UK

Salary

£50,000 – £65,000 p/a

Company Benefits

  • Annual leave entitlement: 30 days
  • Visa sponsorship (if required)
  • Accommodation support
  • Life Insurance cover
  • Health plan
  • Development and career advancement opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Relocation support package

Working Hours

  • 38 hours per week
  • Mon -Thu: 08:00 – 17:00
  • Fri: 08:00 – 15:00

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Design, daily duties include:

  • Develop designs in line with the client’s requirements, adhering to relevant British, European and industry standards
  • Create high-level design packages using relevant software e.g. AutoCAD
  • Act as a representative for the design team in company meetings
  • Prepare and analyse structural reports, design calculations, structural analysis models etc
  • Work collaboratively with other disciplines
  • Visit the customer sites and suppliers
  • Keep abreast of the latest industry developments
  • Carry out additional tasks and duties as directed by management

Requirements

Education:

Degree in structural/civil engineering or equivalent qualification

Chartered Engineer status with Institute of Structural Engineers or similar

Essential skills and experience:

  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Well-versed in legislations, standards and working practices for the UK/Europe
  • Knowledge of design across common building materials e.g. steel and concrete
  • Experience in FEA modelling such as SimSolid or similar
  • 3D design environment is essential, working to BIM protocols
  • Experience in design development and cost analysis for manufacture
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Well organised with an analytical approach to work
  • Comprehensive write and verbal English skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Commercial appreciation, dealing with various stakeholders

Desirable:

Experience in:

  • The design infrastructure for district heating networks
  • Design of self support structures like flue masts
  • Assessment of ground conditions
  • Deep well drilling and geothermal applications

Applicants outside of the United Kingdom:

For those applying through the Skilled Worker Visa route, additional requirements include:

  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Tuberculosis test (Certain countries)
  • A clean immigration history

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability and nationality.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Technical & Competency Interviews

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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Structural Design Engineer, Building Services (Visa Sponorship) roles across Skills Provision International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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