Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to design complex steel structures for submarine builds. The role involves analysis, design, and collaboration with a dual-function team. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and expertise in structural analysis. Flexible working arrangements are available, and benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave allowance.

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

• Chartered Engineer CEng Status or nearing CEng Status.
• Previous knowledge in a production environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and Design of complex steel structures.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, lifting, and installation processes.
• Responsible for approvals and checking analysis.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Expertise in structural steel analysis

Fully conversant in Eurocodes

Good understanding of mechanical engineering

Education

BEng/MEng or equivalent experience

Tools

ABAQUS

S-Frame

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

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 , 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, minorities, people with disabilities and + individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 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: 3rd June 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.

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