Join Our Team as a Senior Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Conducting analysis and design of complex structures in line with Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to support submarine construction.
* Applying your expertise in regulations that extend beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance.
* Utilizing computer-based analytical methods, including finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and interpreting engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame).
* Providing support for the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of submarine structures, modules, and components.
* Thriving in a fast-paced environment by applying your knowledge of facility and site constraints related to shipping, handling, alignment, and installation of hull units and large equipment.
* Assisting in the development of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedules, targets, and budget constraints.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent, or HND with extensive experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering.
* Experience in Hand Analysis and Design Techniques, including report writing.
* Understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards.
* Strong grasp of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a production environment; marine production experience is a plus.
* Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame, MathCAD, and Excel.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!
The Production Engineering Department Team:
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of designers and engineers. Join us in a rapidly growing team on an exciting new program, where you’ll conduct engineering assessments to support the build process. Work closely with the design team to develop equipment and provide operational and production support for safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for all submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real difference! You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 4th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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