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 UK national
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