Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dalton-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves analysis and design of complex steel structures and requires expertise in Eurocodes and British Standards. You will work in a hybrid environment and have access to flexible working arrangements along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree and have experience with ABAQUS and S-Frame.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Member of Professional Institution – IMechE, ICE, IStructE. IEng status or working towards CEng.
• Essential experience in the analysis and design of complex steel structures.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering and structural steelwork.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of complex steel structures.
• Support manufacturing and installation processes.
• Contribute to production of concept drawings and layouts.

Skills

Engineering Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent)

Understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards

Competent in computer-based analytical techniques

Experience in Hand Analysis and Design Techniques

Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame

Education

HND with extensive relevant experience

Tools

ABAQUS

S-Frame

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness — hybrid and flexible working arrangements available (speak to your recruiter about options).

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Analysis and design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards to support submarine build.
• Apply knowledge of regulations and requirements beyond those used within BAE Systems, e.g., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, and geometric tolerance.
• Competent in computer-based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Support manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling and installation processes of submarine structures, modules and components.
• Support a busy environment by applying knowledge of facility and site restrictions relevant to shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment and structures.
• Contribute to production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs in line with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget.

Your skills and experiences

• Essential
• Engineering Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) or HND with extensive relevant experience
• Specialisations: Civil/Mechanical/Structural
• Experience in Hand Analysis and Design Techniques including report writing
• Understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, lifting and LOLER
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame, Foran, MathCAD and Excel
• Member of Professional Institution – IMechE, ICE, IStructE. Incorporated Engineer IEng status or working towards Incorporated Status with aim to progress to CEng
• Desirable: experience in a production/marine environment

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible, discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts). Annual incentive may be applicable.

The Specialist Structures Department

Senior Engineer will join a dual-function team (design and engineers) of 14 people at varying seniority (S3–S5). The team conducts engineering assessments of designs in support of build. You will work with design to produce equipment and/or support operations in production to deliver safety-critical equipment. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, integrity and merit, and you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

Equal opportunity and adjustments

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want recruitment to be inclusive. If you have a health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can affect eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards, with higher levels of National Security Vetting required for many roles, which may necessitate 5–10 years of continuous residency in the UK for active vetting checks.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 25th September 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early. LI-MS1 LI-Hybrid