Principal Structural Engineer
New Today
Principal 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 particular role
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
You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance
Responsible for interpreting
Competent
in computer based
analytical
techniques including finite element
analysis , CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components
Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands
Responsible for approvals, checking
analysis
and outputs
Your skills and experiences:
Engineering Degree BEng/MEng or equivalent experience
Civil/Mechanical/Structural Based and Chartered Engineer CEng Status or Incorporated Engineer IEng Status nearing CEng Status
Expertise
in structural steel
analysis
and Design
Fully conversant in use of Eurocodes and British Standards
Competent
in reviewing and checking of Design Outputs
Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER
Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame Foran, MathCAD and excel
Previous knowledge in a production environment – experience in a marine production environment advantageous
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 Specialist Structures Department team:
As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines 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 diversity of thought, 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 disability or 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 nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
31st October 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.
#LI-MS1
#LI-Hybrid
- Location:
- Beck Side
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering