Join Our Team as a Senior Structural Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
We embrace flexibility! Explore our hybrid and flexible working arrangements—just ask your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Conducting analysis and designing 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.
* Contributing in a fast-paced environment by leveraging 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 knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and lifting handling (LOLER).
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a production environment, particularly in marine production.
* Familiarity with ABAQUS, S-Frame, MathCAD, and Excel.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible, discounted 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 be part of a dynamic team of designers and engineers. You’ll play a crucial role in a rapidly growing program, conducting engineering assessments to support the build process. Collaborate 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?
Here, you can truly make a difference! Join 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 nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.
Closing Date: 4th March 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!
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