Principal Structural Engineer

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Structural Engineer, where your expertise in structural steel analysis and design will play a crucial role in supporting submarine builds. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dual-function team, collaborating with engineers to ensure safety-critical equipment is produced efficiently. You'll enjoy a flexible working environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in a diverse and inclusive culture. If you are passionate about engineering and want to contribute to innovative projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel analysis and design is essential.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is preferred.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design complex steel structures for submarine builds.
• Support manufacturing and installation processes for submarine structures.
• Check and approve design outputs to meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Structural Steel Analysis

Design Engineering

Eurocodes

British Standards

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

LOLER Compliance

Education

Engineering Degree BEng/MEng

Chartered Engineer (CEng) Status

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Status

Tools

ABAQUS

S-Frame Foran

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
• You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance
• Responsible for interpreting Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
• Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
• Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands
• Responsible for approvals, checking analysis and outputs

Your skills and experiences:

• Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience
• Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based and Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng Status nearing CEng Status
• Expertise in structural steel analysis and Design
• Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes and British Standards
• Competent in reviewing and checking of Design Outputs
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD and excel
• Previous knowledge in a production environment - experience in a marine production environment advantageous

Benefits:

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.

The Specialist Structures Department team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.