Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

We embrace flexibility! Explore our hybrid working arrangements and discuss your options with your recruiter.

Salary: Competitive

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of submarine construction. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design & Analysis: Conduct analysis and design of complex structures in line with Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards.
• Regulatory Expertise: Apply your knowledge of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, and more.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize advanced analytical methods, including finite element analysis and CAD modeling (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Support Manufacturing: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of submarine structures.
• Fast-Paced Collaboration: Contribute your insights on facility and site constraints for shipping, handling, and installation.
• Concept Development: Help create concept drawings and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets.

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.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and lifting handling (LOLER).

Desirable:

• Experience in a production environment, particularly in marine production.
• Familiarity with ABAQUS, S-Frame, MathCAD, and Excel.

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including:

• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

As part of the Production Engineering Department, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of designers and engineers. You’ll be instrumental in conducting engineering assessments that support our build process, ensuring the delivery of safety-critical systems. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates across all submarine roles.

Join us and make a real impact! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!

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