Principal Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Structural Engineer for their facility in Barrow-in-Furness. In this role, you will analyze and design steel structures, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to support submarine builds, offering your expertise in structural analysis. An inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements are integral to the team. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel analysis and design.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred.
• Background in marine production environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of complex steel structures.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and design standards.

Skills

Structural steel analysis

Design

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Mechanical engineering understanding

Education

Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience

Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng Status

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 will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values of 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. 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 , 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 as 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 in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 1st July 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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