Lead Structural Engineer

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ENGINEER

• Structural Integrity Engineer | FEA | Nastran | Composites
• 12-Month Contract
• Up to £65 per hour (Inside IR35 – via Umbrella)
• Hybrid – 2 Days per Week On-Site in Bedfordshire
• SC / DV Clearance Eligibility Required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client operates within a highly regulated engineering environment, delivering advanced structural solutions across complex platforms. You’ll be joining a specialist engineering function focused on structural integrity, analysis, and innovation, working on projects that demand precision, reliability, and compliance with strict industry standards.

THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ENGINEER ROLE

As a Structural Integrity Engineer, you will act as a technical specialist and subject matter expert, responsible for analysing and validating the structural performance of both lightweight and heavy-duty systems.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, from design and modelling through to testing and maintenance, ensuring structural safety, durability, and performance.

This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced simulation tools and cutting-edge materials, while influencing engineering decisions and driving continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and validate high-fidelity finite element models for metallic and composite structures
• Perform static, dynamic, vibration, thermal, and FSI analyses
• Conduct damage tolerance and fatigue life assessments
• Produce strength summary reports and risk assessments aligned with MoD and client standards
• Translate analysis outputs into manufacturing and inspection requirements
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and maintain model libraries
• Drive process improvements, including automation and tool enhancement
• Represent engineering at design reviews, client meetings, and audits

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Degree qualified (BEng or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in structural analysis within industry
• Strong experience with MSC Nastran and pre/post-processing tools (Patran, Simcenter, ANSA, etc.)
• Proven expertise in linear and non-linear FEA (static, dynamic, thermal)
• Experience with fatigue analysis, durability, and damage tolerance
• Strong understanding of metallic materials (aluminium, titanium, steel) and composites
• Ability to perform hand calculations and validate simulation results
• Experience producing clear technical reports and risk assessments
• Scripting experience (Python or similar) and familiarity with HPC environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.