Maritime Structural Engineer

QinetiQ; Gosport; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is recruiting a Maritime Structural Engineer for its Gosport Haslar site. You will design and analyse structural and non-structural components from concept to production, supporting multi-material assemblies and joints with cross-functional teams.

The role includes safety-focused governance, risk mitigation, and delivering technical programs while mentoring peers. Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance and can expect salary in the £49,275–£54,750 range with benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing and analysing metallic and composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering expertise to solve problems, plan work packages and deliver to schedule.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to meet quality, cost and timescale requirements.
• Develop technical capability and mentor colleagues across engineering teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Safety Engineering to deliver programmes.
• Represent the organisation with technical presentations and customer engagements.
• Promote safe working practices and manage project governance.

Skills

Metallic structures

Composite structures

FEA (Abaqus)

CAD software

Tekla Structural Designer

Eurocodes

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA Abaqus

CAD software

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Package: £49,275 – £54,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20765

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Maritime Structural Engineer at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Maritime Structural Engineer, reporting to the Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and analysis of structural and non-structural components - from their initial concept through to final production.

Day-to-day, you'll support the design and development of ancillary equipment and complex multi-material assemblies, including the design and analysis of bolted and bonded joints, working closely with other members of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply engineering expertise and sound judgement to solve complex problems, plan work packages, and deliver to schedule
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management teams to deliver work to agreed quality, cost, and timescale requirements
• Develop technical capability within your specialist areas and mentor colleagues across the wider engineering community
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Safety Engineering, to deliver technical programmes effectively
• Represent the organisation through technical presentations, customer engagements, and external forums such as conferences
• Promote safe working practices, manage project governance, identify and mitigate risks, and provide peer review support where appropriate

Essential experience of the Maritime Structural Engineer:

• Experience designing and analysing metallic and composite structures and components
• Knowledge of detailed structural features, including holes, inserts, and casting refinement
• Expertise in static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis of composite structures
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design tools, including FEA (ideally Abaqus), CAD software, and Tekla Structural Designer
• Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing techniques, structural failure analysis, and Eurocodes for structural design

Essential qualifications for the Maritime Structural Engineer:

• Degree qualified (BSc/BEng or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Haslar site

Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community