Principal Structural Engineer

Preston, England, United Kingdom

7/23/2025

Expleo have an exciting opportunity for experienced Principal Structural Engineers - Marine.

Based Hybrid, but with fortnightly visits to the office, you will be assigned to a major new defence project.

Both outside IR35 and Permanent roles are available

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the UK-based team in interpreting technical specifications and resolving engineering challenges
• Develop and implement engineering solutions
• Perform structural analysis of marine structures using FEM and manual calculations
• Review and approve analysis reports and FEM outputs
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports
• Build and manage FE models in ANSYS
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant STEM discipline
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in checking and approving ANSYS models and FEM analyses
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Clear, logical thinking with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts in an accessible manner
  
  

Experience

• Engineering experience, preferably in a marine environment
• They will have experience in PD5500 and similar codes
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• Due to the restricted nature of the work, applicants must be UK nationals and hold (or be eligible to obtain) Security Check (SC) clearance.
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive