Senior Naval Structural Engineer – Ship Design Lead

Navantia UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)

Job summary

A leading ship design firm in Bristol is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to shape the future of naval ship design. The role involves leading structural design projects, producing high-quality design outputs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong experience in steel ship structures and proven FEA expertise. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and the chance to work on high-profile programmes within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in steel ship structures, ideally naval or complex commercial vessels.
• Proven FEA expertise and structural analysis capability.
• Confidence using 3D CAD/CAE tools, Siemens NX desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering structural design and analysis for naval and commercial vessels.
• Producing high-quality outputs including models, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Steel ship structures experience

FEA expertise

3D CAD/CAE tools (Siemens NX)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

A leading ship design firm in Bristol is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to shape the future of naval ship design. The role involves leading structural design projects, producing high-quality design outputs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong experience in steel ship structures and proven FEA expertise. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and the chance to work on high-profile programmes within a collaborative and inclusive culture.