Principal Structural Engineer - Maritime

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime defence organisation is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team at the Haslar Marine Technology Park. You will work on marine solutions, collaborate across engineering teams, and promote innovative practices. Essential skills include proficiency in FEA and CAD software, with experience in leading project teams being highly beneficial. Competitive salary and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and analysis of metallic structures.
• Experience in subsurface and defence platform design is advantageous.
• Experience with composite materials, design, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering program leads and project management.
• Manage technical tasks within quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Develop expertise and mentor others in engineering teams.
• Promote collaboration across groups and technical teams.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Proficiency in FEA software

Competency in CAD software

Experience with non-ferrous metals

Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

Job Summary

• Experience in the design and analysis of metallic structures
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structures and systems

Key Skills Required

Essential experience for a Senior Structural Engineer:

Important

SC Cleared / Proficient in FEA software

Role Description

Our client, a leading organisation within the maritime defence sector, is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team at the Haslar Marine Technology Park. The role involves working on marine solutions including surface ships, submarines, and renewable energy devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering program leads and project management to assign and oversee work
• Manage technical tasks within quality, time, and budget constraints
• Develop expertise and mentor others in engineering teams
• Promote collaboration across groups and technical teams
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering to ensure compliance with standards
• Develop technical strategies with partner organisations for business development
• Apply governance consistently across technical programs and act as reviewer

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in FEA of structures and systems
• Experience with non-ferrous metals and composite materials, design, and manufacturing
• Competency in FEA software, preferably Abaqus
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience in subsurface and defence platform design is advantageous but not essential

Qualifications

We value diverse backgrounds and focus on demonstrated experience and willingness to learn rather than formal education.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• State-of-the-art facilities including ocean basin rotating arm and marine towing tank
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative and innovative environment

Managed by

Matchtech, a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years of experience