Senior Structural Engineer in Grange-over-Sands

Energy Jobline ZR; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to conduct complex analyses and design for submarine construction. The role requires strong qualifications in engineering, solid understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards, along with experience in a production environment. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, alongside various benefits including health plans and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Essential: Engineering Degree or equivalent, experience in analysis and design techniques including report writing.
• Desirable: Previous knowledge in a production environment, experience in a marine production environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting analysis and design of complex structures in accordance with standards.
• Providing support for manufacturing and installation of submarine structures.
• Assisting in development of technical deliverables ensuring alignment with project schedules.

Skills

Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent / OR HND with extensive experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural

Experience in undertaking Hand Analysis and Design Techniques including Report Writing

Understanding of the use of Eurocodes and British Standards

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER

Education

BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ABAQUS

S-Frame

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Senior Structural Engineer

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary

Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting analysis and design of complex structures in accordance with Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards to support Submarine construction.
• Apply your expertise in regulations and requirements that extend beyond those used within BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
• Proficient in computer based analytical methods, including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and interpreting engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Providing support for the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of Submarine structures, modules and components.
• Contributing in a fast‑paced environment by applying knowledge of facility and site constraints related to the shipping, handling, alignment, and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structural components.
• Assisting in the development of concept drawings, layouts and other technical deliverables in line with the contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with project schedules, targets and budget constraints.

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent / OR HND with extensive experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural.
• Experience in undertaking Hand Analysis and Design Techniques including Report Writing.
• Understanding of the use of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.

Desirable:

• Previous knowledge in a production environment – experience in a marine production environment is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame, MathCAD and Excel.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Production Engineering Department team

As a Senior Structural Engineer within the Production Engineering Department, you will collaborate with a dual‑function team comprising both designers and engineers. Joining a rapidly growing team on a new programme, you will be responsible for conducting engineering assessments to support the build process. Working closely with the design team, you will contribute to the development of equipment and provide operational and production support for the delivery of safety‑critical systems. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thoughts, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any previous residencies, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must, at a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have five to ten years of continuous experience in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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