Senior Stress Engineer

WR Engineering; Abbots Worthy; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to solve complex problems and ensure designs are safe and efficient. The successful candidate will manage design analysis, collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers, focusing on building analytical excellence. Ideal applicants will have proven stress analysis experience in regulated environments and a relevant engineering qualification. Benefits include a salary up to £64k, hybrid working, healthcare, pension, and competitive holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to £64k

Hybrid Working

Pension

Healthcare

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural or stress analysis within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 13001, BS 2573, Eurocode 3.
• Chartered Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design analysis from hand calculations to FE analysis.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Stress analysis

Communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

Job description

Senior Stress Engineer

Are you an experienced Stress Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems? Join a leading UK engineering company delivering mission-critical projects across highly regulated sectors, including nuclear and healthcare.

In this role, you'll take ownership of design analysis from detailed hand calculations to FE analysis ensuring designs are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, influence early-stage designs, and mentor junior engineers to build analytical excellence across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural or stress analysis, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 13001, BS 2573, Eurocode 3, and familiarity with FE tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS, or NASTRAN).
• A degree or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer preferred).
• A practical, collaborative approach and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Benefits

• Salary up to £64k
• Hybrid Working
• Pension, healthcare and competitive holiday allowance