Principal Structural Engineer

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to analyze and design complex structures for submarine builds. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and have expertise in structural analysis, Eurocodes, and British Standards. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and lifestyle benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer CEng Status or nearing CEng Status.
• Experience in a marine production environment is advantageous.
• Competent in reviewing and checking design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design complex steel structures.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and installation processes.
• Approve and check analysis outputs.

Skills

Structural steel analysis

Design outputs review

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Eurocodes & British Standards proficiency

Education

Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent

Tools

ABAQUS

S-Frame

Excel

Job description

Overview

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 role

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
• Utilise knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems (e.g., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance)
• Interpret and review analysis outputs; competent in computer-based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
• Support the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
• Support towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands
• Approve and check analysis and outputs

Qualifications

• 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 design outputs
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting, handling and LOLER
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame, Foran, MathCAD and Excel
• Previous knowledge in a production environment – experience in a marine production environment advantageous

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Team and Location

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 will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

Accessibility and Security

If you have a health condition 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 security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as nationality, any 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 at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th September 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. LI-MS1 LI-Hybrid