Senior Structural Engineer

GLO MARINE; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and engineering efforts in vessel upgrades. This role demands expertise in structural calculations, a strong background in naval architecture or mechanical engineering, and proficiency with FEA software. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and a focus on innovating vessel retrofitting. This position offers competitive benefits, including meal vouchers, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Meal vouchers

Private health insurance package

Hybrid, flexible, and mobile work program

Project diversity

Travel opportunities

Professional development plan

Bonuses: holiday bonuses + performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in naval design with understanding of shipbuilding terminology.
• Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 registered engineering design office.
• Extensive FEA software experience with a focus on finite element analysis.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Basic Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering efforts for vessel upgrades and conversions.
• Manage complex projects with adherence to regulations.
• Execute engineering calculations, layouts, and 3D modeling.
• Draft technical notes and reports for reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strength of materials

3D modeling methodology

Scantling calculation

Class society-developed software

Structural calculations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

SESAM Genie

Nauticus Hull

Mars

Veristar

Job description

Company summary

GLO Marine has evolved from a design firm to a full-service leader in vessel upgrades, delivering complete retrofit solutions that include decarbonization and green technologies to reduce the maritime industry’s carbon footprint. With a strong team of engineers and maritime professionals, we tackle some of the industry’s most complex challenges.

With exciting projects ahead, we’re expanding our team to include people ready to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. If you value curiosity, bold ideas, and the courage to do things differently, GLO Marine is the place for you. Explore the roles below and find your place with us!

Job summary

The Senior Structural Engineer at Glo Marine will lead design and engineering efforts in vessel upgrades and conversions, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and good engineering practices. This role involves managing complex projects, executing detailed engineering calculations, layouts, drawings, and 3D modeling within set quality, budget, and timeline parameters.

The role demands a deep understanding of marine structures and the challenges of the marine environment, with a specific focus on innovation and problem-solving in vessel retrofitting and conversion.

Responsibilities

• Expert in the strength of materials, class society rules & regulations, and relevant industry codes.
• Proficient in 3D modeling methodology in FE software, focusing on beam and plate elements.
• Skilled in scantling calculation for global strength assessment across multiple ship types.
• Expertise in using class society-developed software for structural calculations.
• Adept at complex structural calculations including yielding assessment, buckling checks, and fatigue analysis.
• Coordinating the development of internal calculation tools and spreadsheets tailored to departmental needs.Proficient in drafting technical notes and reports for client and class society reviews.
• Assisting the PM in project operations like estimating, scheduling, and quality control.
• Autonomous in drafting and using software for drawings essential to the department.
• Responsible for mentoring junior engineers and contributing to their development plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering, with the Master’s degree being an advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years in naval design and a good understanding of advanced shipbuilding and design terminology.
• At least 5 years working in an ISO 9001:2015 registered engineering design office, with a solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Extensive experience (minimum 3 years) with FEA software such as FEMAP, SESAM Genie, Nauticus Hull, Mars, Veristar, including at least 3 years in finite element analysis (FEA).
• Proficiency in interpreting class rules and other structural codes like ISO, NS, EUROCODE, etc.
• Fluent in English, with strong skills in both written and verbal communication, capable of effective communication with third parties (class, clients, suppliers).
• Demonstrated experience in project management and independent project activities.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Basic Design within the field.

Benefits

• Meal vouchers
• Private health insurance package
• Hybrid, flexible, and mobile work program
• Project diversity – work on varied projects and modern equipment
• Travel opportunities
• United and friendly team
• Professional development plan
• Bonuses: holiday bonuses + performance bonus