Maritime Composites Structural Engineer (Contract)

Gold Group Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a talented Maritime Structural Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will lead engineering efforts, coordinating activities to ensure project success on time and budget. Expertise in composites engineering and structural verification is essential. Candidates should hold a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering with experience in multidisciplinary teams. This role requires eligibility for security clearance and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the verification and validation of composite structures using pre‑preg and resin infusion techniques.
• Experience in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong ability to work independently and critically assess your own work.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑specialists.
• Previous experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of structural design codes of practice, ideally in Maritime or Civil sectors.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards it.
• UK national with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering and technical activities to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
• Perform verification and validation of composite structures using pre‑preg and resin infusion techniques.
• Critically review your own work and provide peer reviews for colleagues’ work packages.
• Collaborate with technical teams and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage with external stakeholders, giving technical presentations.
• Promote safety by identifying hazards and recommending strategies.
• Mentor and foster collaboration across teams.

Skills

Composites engineering

Structural verification and validation

Composite‑to‑metal interfaces

Structural design codes (Maritime/Civil)

Mechanical/Structural analysis

FEA / Structural simulation

Education

BEng / MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a talented Maritime Structural Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will lead engineering efforts, coordinating activities to ensure project success on time and budget. Expertise in composites engineering and structural verification is essential. Candidates should hold a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering with experience in multidisciplinary teams. This role requires eligibility for security clearance and a collaborative spirit.