Structures Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

6/24/2025

We are seeking a Fatigue Analysis SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) to join our team on a contract basis, embedded within our engineering function. This critical role will support complex analysis activities in a highly regulated and secure environment, working with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The initial contract duration is expected to be between 10-12 months (with a minimum engagement of 6 months), based in our Bristol office.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must hold SC security clearance and NNPPI.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and manage complex fatigue analysis tasks with input from multiple stakeholders
• Perform linear and non-linear static FEA using ANSYS
• Conduct fatigue assessments in line with ASME BPV Section III
• Execute detailed hand calculations (e.g., bolt group calculations, thread stripping)
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience scoping, planning, and managing complex analysis work packages or tasks.
• Practitioner-level ability in ANSYS for linear and non-linear static FEA.
• Detailed knowledge and application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
• Strong capability in hand calculations (bolt groups, thread stripping, etc.).
• Practitioner in fatigue analysis to ASME BPV Sec. III.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience working within classified project environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards beyond ASME.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders in a high-integrity environment.
  
  

Experience

• Significant prior experience in fatigue and structural analysis within nuclear, defence, or similarly classified industries.
• Track record of delivering work within secure network environments.
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• SC (Security Clearance) and NNPPI (Nuclear Nationally Protected Information) clearance – must have or be eligible
  
  

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