Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Sheffield (Hybrid / Up to £45 per hour

The Opportunity

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are supporting a leading engineering consultancy on a high-impact project requiring advanced mechanical and structural engineering expertise.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in steel structure design, buckling analysis, and FEA validation to contribute to the design and build of bespoke structural systems and safety-critical components.

 Key Responsibilities

Design and analyse steel structures including towers, frames, platforms, and lifting systems. Conduct linear and nonlinear buckling analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran). Deliver design substantiation reports for complex mechanical and structural systems. Apply relevant standards including Eurocode, ASME, DNV, and BS5950. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate structural designs with mechanical interfaces. Produce comprehensive technical documentation including drawings, BOMs, and QA packages. Essential Experience

Currently hold / eligible for security clearance Demonstrated experience in buckling-critical structural design and steel structure engineering. Proficiency in FEA software and manual calculations using Roark’s, Shigley’s, or first principles. Experience with crane structures, lifting gear, or pressure vessels is highly desirable. Desirable Standa...