We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Structural Engineer. You’ll be working with an innovative team utilising state-of-the-art technology to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

Salary: circa £50k per annum

Location: Gosport, near Plymouth- hybrid (2-3 times at the site; 2-3 times WFH)

Working Hours: 37hrs per week

Requirements: eligible for SC clearance, sole or dual UK

Key responsibilities:

Work with the Engineering and Project Management community to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget

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

Actively participate and work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work

Give technical presentations and talk knowledgably about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings

Ensure projects 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

Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the projects where you are involved; act as a peer reviewer for other projects where suitable

Essential experience of the Structural Engineer:

If you have experience with at least one of the following, you will be considered for this role:

Finite Element Analysis of structures and systems

Experience of composite materials, design and manufacturing

Experience of design and analysis of composite structures

Experience of analytical analysis of composite structures and failure

Knowledge of different composite manufacturing techniques

Proficient in FEA software ideally Abaqus

Proficient in CAD software The Company Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

Our Client is proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community

Essential qualifications for the Structural Engineer:

Our Client value’s difference and they don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then they would like to hear from you