Principal Structural Engineer

Expleo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Principal Structural Engineers specializing in marine projects. This exciting hybrid role involves leading a dedicated team to tackle complex engineering challenges, producing innovative solutions, and preparing detailed analyses and reports. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, the company offers a supportive environment where you can expand your skills and contribute to significant defense projects. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to ExpleoAcademy for training

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering, particularly in marine.
• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK team to address technical issues and produce engineering solutions.
• Prepare reports and FEM models for marine structures.

Skills

ANSYS

Microsoft Office Skills

Engineering Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a suitable STEM subject

Tools

FEM (Finite Element Method)

Job description

Overview

Expleo have an exciting opportunity for experienced Principal Structural Engineers - Marine.

Based Hybrid, but with fortnightly visits to the office, you will be assigned to a major new defence project.

Both outside IR35 and Permanent roles are available.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities within your role will include (but not limited to):

• Leading the UK based Team to understand technical issues / specifications and requirements.
• Producing solutions to engineering problems.
• Producing analysis for Marine Structures both with FEM and by hand calculation.
• Approval of Analysis and Reports and FEM.
• Preparation of reports.
• Preparation of FE Models in ANSYS.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be Degree qualified in a suitable STEM subject.

Essential skills

• Experience in Checking ANSYS models.
• Experience in Approving analysis and FEM.
• Microsoft Office Skills.
• Be a clear, logical thinker.
• Ability to articulate complex engineering issues in terms that are simple to understand.

Experience

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years experience.
• They will have worked in a Marine environment.
• They will have experience in PD5500 and similar codes.

What do I need before I apply

• Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will need to be a UK National with minimum SC Clearance.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Inclusivity Statement

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.”

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.