Lead Engineer Structures

Element Materials Technology; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering consultancy in the East Midlands is seeking a Lead Structural Consultant to support the growth of their design modeling and simulation consultancy business. The role involves project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and managing client relationships. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree, have experience with finite element analysis software, and possess strong skills in structural design and stress analysis. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a collaborative, innovative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 2.1 or above in relevant discipline.
• Strong understanding of thermo-mechanical fatigue and structural integrity assessment.
• Proven experience in delivering projects for structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of in-house structural analysis capability.
• Manage relationships with clients and support business development.
• Conduct technical projects and analyses to meet client needs.

Skills

Engineering material behaviour

Stress analysis

Fracture mechanics

Finite element analysis (ABAQUS/ANSYS)

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied mathematics

Chartered Engineer status or actively pursuing chartership

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation design and consultancy support to clients across many industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process in the UK and internationally. Our technical work covers everything from using experience judgement and simple hand calculations, system level 1D modelling to detailed component level 2D / 3D simulations; always mindful of the need to use the appropriate level of analysis fidelity to produce practical solutions for our clients.

As a part of our team you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting and technical safety assessments.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Lead Structural Consultant to support the continued growth and development of our design modelling and simulation consultancy business.

As a part of our team you will report to an Engineering Manager and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of projects across the structural engineering domain.

The position can be based in either our Derby or Bristol (Quayside) offices.

Responsibilities

In addition to participating in technical delivery and client relationship management you will also support our structural capability by :

Supporting / leading the development of our in-house structural analysis capability including coaching and development of more junior staff members.

Supporting and leading business development activities with a range of new and existing clients. To include sourcing leads, generating proposals and sharing Element work through conferences and publications.

Carry-out a range of technical projects and analyses to support client needs and deliverables.

• Supporting the development of a positive team culture with adherence to core values (care, integrity and progress).
• Supporting the alignment of junior members with strategic objectives and customer needs.

Providing input into Personal Development Plans.

Skills / Qualifications

A Bachelors degree (grade 2.1 or above) Masters or PhD or in a relevant engineering science or applied mathematics discipline.

A thorough understanding of engineering material behaviour, thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture and crack propagation and the modelling of contact behaviour.

A track record on defining and delivering projects involving structural design, stress analysis, structural durability and fracture mechanics ideally as a Stress Engineer.

Experience of commercial finite element analysis software preferably ABAQUS and / or ANSYS and be able to develop new methods and extend their capability using user defined functions.

Familiarity with relevant structural integrity assessment and design codes would be an advantage.

Ability to deliver engineering projects with awareness of quality, budget and timescale.

Confidence to support the development and growth of our structural capability working effectively as part of a technically innovative and multi-disciplinary technical team.

Experience in technically supporting the development of junior team members and other leaders. As a Lead Engineer you will mentor, coach and support others; developing their technical understanding and competence.

Motivation to provide exceptional customer interaction and contribute to the wider business development of the company. Ideally able to demonstrate a strong business network within highly regulated industries.

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status or be actively working towards chartership status.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R & D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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