Structural Engineer

Manpower UK - RISE; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to join their delivery team for a major project in the maritime sector. This role involves the verification and validation of composite structures, requiring strong skills in managing projects efficiently. The ideal candidate has a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and a solid background in composite materials along with excellent communication skills. Security clearance is required due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Experience in verification and validation of composite structures.
• Proven track record of delivering on complex programs.
• Understanding of structural design codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities to deliver specific projects.
• Manage projects within agreed quality, timescale and budget.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering work packages.

Skills

Composite structure verification and validation

Independent working

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BEng / MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Role: Structural Engineer

Location: Gosport

Duration: 6 months

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About our Client:

Our client is a leading company in defence and aerospace technology, specializing in cutting‑edge research, testing, and innovation across multiple sectors. They are known for their state‑of‑the‑art facilities and highly skilled workforce, making them a key player in advancing technology and delivering high‑quality solutions.

Role Purpose

An opportunity for a mechanical or structural engineer with a composites background to join the delivery team on a large high‑profile design project delivering into the maritime defence sector.

The role will be responsible for activities relating to the verification and validation of composite structural and non‑structural components from coupon testing through to large assemblies. The engineer will be expected to work with other teams supporting the development of both bonded and bolted composite joints and the design of the composite to metal‑work interface.

The successful candidate will have experience in verification and validation of composite structures using pre‑preg and resin infusion techniques.

The candidate will have a proven track record of delivering to time and budget on complex programmes and an ability to work independently and critically review their own work. The candidate will also be involved in the peer reviewing of other engineering work packages in support of their colleagues.

Key Accountabilities

Delivery. To provide effective leadership and coordination of the engineering and technical activities to deliver specific projects. Combine subject‑matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Break down complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams. Manage the project/programme to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget.

Values and Behaviours

• Resilience. Use your skills and knowledge to develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in. Mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities.
• Internal Collaboration. Actively participate and encourage increased collaboration across the Group and wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Technical Excellence; Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work such that it complies with statutory, regulatory, company, business and project‑specific processes and procedures.
• External Collaboration. Give technical presentations and talk knowledgeable about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and customer meetings.
• Safety. Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices and providing potential options to reduce the risk so that it is as low as responsibly practicable.
• Governance. Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the projects where you are involved. Act as a peer reviewer for other projects where suitable.

Other key skills/traits we are looking for are:

• Highly motivated, dynamic with a positive attitude and values of integrity, collaboration and performance.
• Keen desire to develop and grow their technical skills and understanding.
• Ability to develop alternative strategies to overcome issues and innovate to improve the overall value to the customer.
• Good communication skills, both written, verbal and presentational. Including the ability to exchange complex information.
• Good team working, organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Good customer and stakeholder management skills. Able to explain and discuss technically complex subjects and ideas to people who are not necessarily conversant in the subject.
• The applicant should have previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary project team. They should have an excellent understanding in engineering equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng / MEng in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering and who has experience of structural design to recognised codes of practice either Maritime or Civil. The applicant should be, or be working towards, a Chartered Engineer.

Due to the nature of the work the candidate must be a UK national and have or be able to obtain security clearance to the appropriate level.