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 take ownership of design analysis. Candidates should have proven structural or stress analysis experience, knowledge of key engineering standards, and a degree or HNC/HND in engineering. This role includes opportunities for mentorship and working within a supportive team. Competitive salary up to £64k and hybrid working available.

Benefits

Salary up to £64k dependant on experience

Hybrid Working

Pension

Healthcare

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural or stress analysis, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 13001, BS 2573, Eurocode 3.
• Familiarity with FE tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or NASTRAN.
• Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design analysis from detailed hand calculations to FE analysis.
• Ensure designs are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and influence early-stage designs.
• Mentor junior engineers to build analytical excellence across the business.

Skills

Structural or stress analysis experience

Knowledge of BS EN 13001

Knowledge of BS 2573

Knowledge of Eurocode 3

Familiarity with ANSYS

Familiarity with ABAQUS

Familiarity with NASTRAN

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in engineering discipline

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.

We're looking for someone with:

• 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.

In return, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking engineering team that values innovation, professionalism, and integrity - with genuine opportunities to grow and shape exciting, high-impact projects.

Benefits:

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

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