Job Title: Principal Maritime Structural Engineer\n\nLocation: Portsmouth\n\nDay Rate: £DOE Inside IR35\n\nTerm: 6 Months\n\nSecurity Clearance: SC to start\n\nKey Skills: Composites engineering, Structural verification and validation, Composite-to-metal interfaces, Structural design codes (Maritime/Civil), Mechanical/Structural analysis, FEA / Structural simulation, BEng / MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, Maritime defence\n\nAre you an experienced structural engineer with a passion for maritime innovation? We are seeking a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer to lead multidisciplinary work streams and guide engineering teams in the delivery of a high-profile, multi-year maritime defence project.\n\nAbout Us:\n\nIn this pivotal role, you will use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model and assess the structural response of submarine propulsors under quasi-static and dynamic conditions. You will develop and review FEA models, technical reports, and design documentation, and approve work packages and drawings.\n\nThe Role:\n\nSo, what will you be doing as a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer?\n\nLead and coordinate engineering activities, applying technical expertise and sound judgement to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.\nMentor and share expertise with engineering teams to build capability.\nPromote cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with relevant processes and standards.\nEngage with partners and stakeholders to develop joint technical approaches, support business development, and represent the team in forums and customer meetings.\nEnsure safe project delivery, identifying hazards and providing options to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable.\nApply governance consistently across technical programmes and act as a peer or independent reviewer where appropriate.What are we looking for in our next Principal Maritime Structural Engineer?\n\nProven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.\nExcellent understanding of engineering principles.\nSubstantial experience of structural design to recognised codes of practice (Maritime or Civil).\nExperience in Finite Element Analysis of structures and systems.\nProficiency in FEA software (ideally Abaqus).\nProficiency in CAD software.\nBEng / MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Principal Structural Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!\n\n***PLEASE NOTE***\n\nSecurity Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy\n\nServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.\n We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.

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