Maritime Structural Engineer

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

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

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

So, what will you be doing as a Maritime Structural Engineer?

• 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.

Additional Information

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy. My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Structural Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!