Maritime Structural Engineer

Role Summary

An opportunity for a mechanical & structural engineer with strong composites experience to join a delivery team supporting verification & validation activities across composite structural and non-structural components. You’ll work end-to-end from coupon testing through to larger assemblies, supporting development of bonded/bolted joints and composite-to-metal interfaces, while contributing to peer review and governance in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Key details

• Contract: 6 months (initial)
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Location: South Coast (on-site)
• Clearance: SC (must hold)

Responsibilities

• Deliver verification & validation for composite components (coupon through to sub-assembly/assembly level).
• Support development and assessment of bonded and bolted composite joints.
• Work with design/manufacturing stakeholders on composite-to-metal interfaces.
• Produce and review technical documentation, test evidence, and engineering reports.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering work packages and ensure consistent governance.
• Work closely with project delivery to meet agreed quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Promote safe working practices and support ALARP-minded risk reduction across delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with V&V / test evidence for composite structures.
• Hands-on knowledge of pre-preg and/or resin infusion composite manufacturing routes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Experience delivering on complex programmes with strong attention to detail and independent working capability.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including explaining complex technical content to non-specialists.
• Experience operating within structured processes/standards (regulated environments preferred).

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
• Experience in maritime defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Prior involvement in multidisciplinary peer review / technical governance.
• Familiarity with relevant structural/composites analysis or test planning approaches.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK nationals and hold SC clearance.

If this sounds aligned to your experience and you can meet the clearance requirements, please apply with your CV and I’ll follow up with full project detail and interview process.