Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Defence and Security sector is seeking a Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering for a 6-month contract in Barrow-In-Furness. The role involves engaging in hull mechanics and overseeing structural designs, offering opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development and growth opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a stress and structural engineer in the defence sector.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in hull mechanics, steering, and outfit teams.
• Conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations.
• Designing and analysing watertight doors and control surfaces.

Skills

Structural Design

Finite Element Analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN587270

Location

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Contract 6 Months

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering - 6 Months - Barrow-In-Furness - £52.50ph PAYE / £72.80ph Umbrella

2 days a fortnight required on site

Key skills required for this role

Important

Our client, a leading firm in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering to join their team for a contract role. This position is based in Barrow and offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the defence industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging in hull mechanics, steering, and outfit teams
• Working on projects including Dreadnought and SSNA
• Conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Performing hand calculations to support structural integrity
• Collaborating across three distinct teams
• Designing and analysing watertight doors, hatches, and scuttles
• Overseeing the structural design of control surfaces, rudder, bow planes, and shafting
• Providing input on furniture, habitability fixtures, cabin, galley, stowages, bunks, and walkways
• Mentoring and assisting junior team members

Job Requirements:

• Experience as a stress and structural engineer in the defence sector
• Strong background in structural design within a defence context
• Proficiency in FEA and hand calculations
• Familiarity with the design and analysis of closed and open structures such as watertight doors and control surfaces
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects
• Gain experience in a leading organisation within the industry
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

If you have a strong background in structural engineering within the defence industry and are looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team in Barrow.

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