Stress Analysis Engineer The OpportunityAre you and experienced mechanical design engineer, looking for your next long-term opportunity?We're delighted to be supporting a major engineering consultancy, delivering high-integrity stress analysis and structural substantiation across complex, safety-critical programmes.Due to continued growth within Simulation & Assessment, we're looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer with strong finite element analysis capability and a background in structural integrity, fracture, fatigue or defect tolerance assessments.Here, you will be joining a powerhouse of the engineering world, working with a talented, multi-disciplinary engineering team, and the chance to collaborate on cutting-edge, meaningful UK programmes with long-term career potential.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforming structural integrity substantiation using FEA and/or code-based assessmentConducting scoping calculations, formal calculations and substantiation to recognised engineering codes (ASME, R5, R6, RCC-M, BS/EN standards)Delivering component and assembly-level stress assessments against transient requirementsIdentifying and applying appropriate Defect Tolerance Assessment (DTA) criteriaProducing high-quality technical reports, analysis plans and gated review presentationsManaging requirements and stakeholder expectations across the S&A lifecyclePeer-checking calculations and ensuring all work meets quality, time and cost targetsCompiling structured work files, sourceWhat You'll BringEssential:Strong finite element analysis capability (ABAQUS implicit/explicit)Understanding of structural integrity and defect tolerance methodologiesAbility to produce scoping and formal calculations to recognised codesStrong report writing, documentation and presentation skillsOrganised, accountable and able to manage your own workloadClient-focused mindset and strong team collaborationDesirable:ABAQUS/CAE or equivalent pre/post-processing experienceR5/R6 fracture and creep-fatigue assessment experiencePython scripting within ABAQUSCRACKEN or equivalent fracture assessment toolsCFD or dynamic modelling exposure (LS-Dyna, Radioss)Nuclear Safety Case support experienceStructural design to Eurocodes / British StandardsPipe stress analysis (CAESAR II)Why Join?Long-term, high-value defence and nuclear programmesExpanding team with strong investment and future progressionComplex, meaningful engineering challenges with national impactOpportunity to work with leading experts in structural integrity and S&AMajor sector investment ensuring programme longevitySecurity RequirementsDue to project restrictions, applicants must be British Citizens (sole nationality) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).ApplyIf you're an experienced Simulation & Assessment Engineer with strong FEA capability and a passion for high-integrity structural analysis, we'd like to hear from you. Apply for a confidential discussion.