Overview

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 particular role
Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build
• Utilise knowledge of regulations and requirements beyond those used within BAE Systems (e.g., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance)
• Competent in computer-based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame)
• Support the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of submarine structures, modules and components
• Support a busy environment with knowledge of facility and site restrictions applicable to shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structures
• Support production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential: Engineering Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) OR HND with extensive years of experience
• Disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural (based experience)
• Experience in Hand Analysis and Design Techniques including Report Writing
• Understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, lifting and LOLER
• Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software), S-Frame, Foran, MathCAD and Excel
• Professional membership: IMechE, ICE, IStructE (Incorporated Engineer IEng status or working towards Incorporated Status with aim of progressing to Chartered Engineer CEng)
• Desirable: 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 Senior Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels (S3, S4, S5). 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 will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

Diversity & Inclusion and Security

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a 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 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 25th September 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