Structures Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

Expleo; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Fatigue Analysis SQEP to support complex analysis tasks on a contract basis in a secure environment. The role entails managing fatigue analysis, conducting FEA, and ensuring compliance with standards. This position requires SC security clearance and offers the opportunity to engage with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to training courses via ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Practitioner-level in ANSYS for FEA.
• Experience in fatigue analysis per ASME BPV Sec. III.

Responsibilities

• Scope and manage fatigue analysis tasks with input from stakeholders.
• Perform static FEA using ANSYS.
• Conduct fatigue assessments as per ASME BPV Section III.

Skills

Fatigue analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

ASME BPV Code

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Fatigue Analysis SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) to join our team on a contract basis, embedded within our engineering function. This critical role will support complex analysis activities in a highly regulated and secure environment, working with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The initial contract duration is expected to be between 10-12 months (with a minimum engagement of 6 months), based in our Bristol office.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must hold SC security clearance and NNPPI.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and manage complex fatigue analysis tasks with input from multiple stakeholders
• Perform linear and non-linear static FEA using ANSYS
• Conduct fatigue assessments in line with ASME BPV Section III
• Execute detailed hand calculations (e.g., bolt group calculations, thread stripping)
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Essential skills

• Demonstrable experience scoping, planning, and managing complex analysis work packages or tasks.

• Practitioner-level ability in ANSYS for linear and non-linear static FEA.

• Detailed knowledge and application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III.

• Strong capability in hand calculations (bolt groups, thread stripping, etc.).

• Practitioner in fatigue analysis to ASME BPV Sec. III.

Desired skills

• Experience working within classified project environments.

• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards beyond ASME.

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders in a high-integrity environment.

Experience

• Significant prior experience in fatigue and structural analysis within nuclear, defence, or similarly classified industries.
• Track record of delivering work within secure network environments.

What do I need before I apply

• SC (Security Clearance) and NNPPI (Nuclear Nationally Protected Information) clearance – must have or be eligible

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive