Maritime Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer with a strong composites background for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading engineering activities, verifying composite structures, and working with multidisciplinary teams on maritime defence projects. Candidates should hold a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Security clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in verification and validation of composite structures.
• Experience in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to deliver project objectives.
• Perform verification and validation of composite structures.
• Critically review own work and provide peer reviews.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance.

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

Job Title: Maritime Structural Engineer
Location: Portsmouth
Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35
Term: 6 Months
Security Clearance: SC to start

About Us

We are at the forefront of technology innovation, providing cutting‑edge solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and expertise thrive. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical/Structural Engineer with a strong focus on composites structure to join our team on a contract basis.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Maritime Structural Engineer with a strong composites background to join our delivery team on a high‑profile design project within the maritime defence sector. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge composite structures and contribute to a project of national significance.

Key Skills

Composites engineering, Structural verification and validation, Composite‑to‑metal interfaces, Structural design codes (Maritime/Civil), Mechanical/Structural analysis, FEA / Structural simulation, BEng / MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, Maritime defence.

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 internally with technical teams and other functions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and project‑specific processes.
• Engage with external stakeholders, giving technical presentations at conferences and customer meetings.
• Promote safety by identifying hazards, recommending risk reduction strategies, and ensuring work is conducted safely.
• Demonstrate and uphold the company's values, acting as a mentor and fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• 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.
• Highly motivated, dynamic, and collaborative with a positive attitude.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to innovate and problem‑solve.
• UK national with the ability to obtain security clearance to the required level.

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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