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23.05.2025
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Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering - 6 Months - Barrow-In-Furness - £52.50ph PAYE / £72.80ph Umbrella
2 days a fortnight on-site required
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Our client, a leading firm in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering for a contract role based in Barrow. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage in hull mechanics, steering, and outfit teams
* Work on projects including Dreadnought and SSNA
* Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
* Perform hand calculations to support structural integrity
* Collaborate across three teams
* Design and analyse watertight doors, hatches, and scuttles
* Oversee structural design of control surfaces, rudder, bow planes, and shafting
* Contribute to furniture, habitability fixtures, cabin, galley, stowages, bunks, and walkways
* Mentor and support junior team members
Job Requirements:
* Experience as a stress and structural engineer in the defence sector
* Strong background in structural design within defence
* Proficiency in FEA and hand calculations
* Familiarity with design and analysis of watertight doors and control surfaces
* Ability to mentor less experienced engineers
* Effective teamwork and communication skills
* Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects
* Experience in a leading organisation within the industry
* Collaborative team environment
* Professional development opportunities
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