Engineer

TWI Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineer to join their Fatigue and Fracture Integrity Management section. The role involves leading mechanical testing projects and preparing proposals, with a salary range of £31,641.61 to £49,721.81. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical testing or structural integrity assessment and will benefit from a competitive salary and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private health and dental cover

Career development and training

Onsite facilities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer or materials scientist with interest and ideally prior experience in mechanical testing and/or structural integrity assessment.
• Knowledge of fatigue, fracture, creep, etc. testing and data interpretation.
• Experience with commercial proposal preparation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical testing and structural integrity assessment projects.
• Prepare commercial proposals.
• Travel regularly in the UK and abroad as required.

Job description

Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £31,641.61 - £49,721.81
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Reference number: JR100719
Closing Date: 19 December 2025

Note: Applicants might receive offers and undergo interviews before the deadline, although the position will remain available for at least seven days. We recommend submitting your application for this role as soon as you can during the recruitment process, prior to the closing date.

Description of role

TWI is a world‑renowned centre of excellence in engineering, training and certification. We are seeking an engineer to join our Fatigue and Fracture Integrity Management section. The primary responsibilities include fatigue and fracture design and consultancy services and organising mechanical testing of materials (tensile, fatigue, fracture, crack growth, creep, etc.) using standardised and bespoke methodologies in air and aggressive environments. The data derived from these programmes help make integrity management decisions for clients through fitness‑for‑service and risk‑based assessment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical testing and structural integrity assessment projects.
• Prepare commercial proposals (beneficial but not essential).
• Travel regularly in the UK and abroad as required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer or materials scientist with interest and ideally prior experience in mechanical testing and/or structural integrity assessment.
• Knowledge of fatigue, fracture, creep, etc. testing and data interpretation.
• Experience with commercial proposal preparation is beneficial.

About us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice and know‑how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment for skill development.

Why work for TWI?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, bonus scheme, holiday, private health and dental cover, career development, training, onsite facilities.
• Family‑friendly policies such as hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Diversity statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and being an inclusive employer. We aim to create a work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Inclusion

We recognise that diversity of our people is our competitive edge. We commit to ensuring diversity across all levels and maintain inclusion as a core value.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are a first‑stage ‘Disability Confident Employer’ supporting people with disabilities to bring talent into our workplace.

TWI Culture

We are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining talented individuals globally and developing the next generation of experts to address industry challenges. Our culture respects differences and values contributions.

TWI Values

• Inclusion: Valuing contributions from every individual.
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships.
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change.
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving objectives and personal development.
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas to solve industry problems.
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with customers.