Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering (Hull & Outfit)

jobs24.co.uk; Millom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the analysis of complex steel structures for submarine builds. This role offers the chance to utilize your expertise in structural steel analysis and mechanical engineering while working with a diverse team of engineers. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations, supporting manufacturing processes, and producing technical outputs that meet contractual requirements. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Expertise in structural steel analysis and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a production environment, preferably marine.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex steel structures using Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Support manufacturing and installation processes for submarine builds.

Skills

Structural Steel Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge of LOLER

Finite Element Analysis

Engineering Schematics

Education

Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent

HND with extensive experience

Tools

ABAQUS

Foran

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Analysis of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build.
2. Utilise knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems, i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance.
3. Utilise computer-based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
4. Support manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes.
5. Utilise knowledge of facility and site restrictions applicable to the shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structures.
6. Support the production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands.
7. Responsible for approvals, checking analysis and outputs. As a Principal Engineer, work with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels, responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build.
8. Work in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent/OR HND with extensive years' experience.
2. Expertise in structural steel analysis.
3. Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.
4. Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), Foran, MathCAD, and Excel.
5. Previous knowledge in a production environment - experience in a marine production environment advantageous.

Desirable:

1. Previous experience in shipbuilding, offshore, civil industries.
2. Chartered Engineer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.