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Mane Contract Services

Lead Structural Engineer

Mane Contract Services How End
56 to 66
32 - 40 hour
new


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    Mane Contract Services

    Lead Structural Engineer

    Mane Contract Services How End
    56 to 66
    32 - 40 hour
    new
    Status Open
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    What we ask

    Education

    No minimum education required

    What we offer

    Salary
    £56 to £66
    Hours
    32 to 40 hours per week
    Employment type
    contract

    Job description

    We are currently recruiting for a Lead Structural Engineer to join a leading global defence organisation at their Ampthill site. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly dynamic engineering environment supporting cutting-edge programmes across platform integration, air defence, and advanced weapons systems.

    This role sits within the Structural Integrity Group and will see you operating as a technical specialist, delivering high-quality structural analysis across a wide range of complex systems.

    The Role

    As a Structural Integrity Engineer, you will:

    Develop and validate high-fidelity finite element models across metallic and composite structures
    Perform static, dynamic, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analyses
    Conduct damage tolerance and durability assessments
    Produce clear strength summaries, reports, and risk assessments aligned to MoD standards
    Translate analysis outputs into manufacturing and inspection requirements
    Support design reviews, client engagements, and technical audits
    Drive continuous improvement through tools, automation, and modelling processes

    Key Requirements

    Degree-qualified (BEng or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
    Strong background in structural analysis (5+ years in industry)
    Proven experience with MSC Nastran and associated pre/post-processing tools (Patran, Simcenter, ANSA, etc.)
    Solid understanding of linear and non-linear analysis methods
    Experience with fatigue, stress analysis, and hand calculations
    Knowledge of metallic materials (aluminium, titanium, steel) and exposure to composites
    Scripting experience (Python or similar) and familiarity with HPC environments is advantageous
    Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

    Additional Information

    Hybrid working: On-site Mondays and Tuesdays, remote remainder (subject to business needs)
    Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and be willing to progress to Developed Vetting (DV)
    Opportunity to work a compressed 4-day week with flexible arrangements
    Initial start on BPSS, with full-time on-site requirement once DV is achievedThis is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile defence projects while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team
    Salary description

    £56.00 - £66.00 per hour

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