Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role.

Salary: Competitive

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and analysis of complex steel structures that support submarine builds. Your expertise will help shape the future of our engineering projects!

• Design & Analysis: Utilize Eurocodes, British Standards, and BAE standards to analyze and design intricate steel structures.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Apply your understanding of regulations beyond BAE Systems, including LOLER, codes of compliance, and weld specifications.
• Technical Proficiency: Interpret and utilize computer-based analytical techniques, including finite element analysis and CAD modeling (Abaqus, S-Frame).
• Support Manufacturing: Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of submarine structures, modules, and components.
• Concept Development: Contribute to the production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs, ensuring they meet contractual requirements and deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Take responsibility for approvals, checking analyses, and outputs to ensure the highest standards.

• Educational Background: Engineering Degree (BEng/MEng) or equivalent experience.
• Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) nearing CEng status.
• Structural Expertise: Proven experience in structural steel analysis and design.
• Standards Knowledge: Fully conversant with Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Design Review Skills: Competent in reviewing and checking design outputs.
• Mechanical Understanding: Good grasp of mechanical engineering, structural steelwork, and lifting handling (LOLER).
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of ABAQUS, S-Frame, MathCAD, and Excel.
• Production Experience: Previous experience in a production environment, particularly in marine production, is advantageous.

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!

As a Principal Engineer, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of 14 professionals across various seniority levels. Together, you will conduct engineering assessments to support the build process, ensuring the production of safety-critical equipment. We also provide relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarine roles.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, 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, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Security Information: 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 many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 19th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

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