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Senior Structural Engineer

JAM Recruitment LtdPrestwick, South Ayrshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site Senior Structural Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex aerospace projects, developing your skills in structural analysis and mentoring junior engineers within a reputable company. If you have a strong background in aircraft structural analysis and enjoy tackling challenging technical problems, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment. Apply today to leverage your expertise and advance your career in aviation engineering.

Quick Overview

Salary
£43/hr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer

12 months

£42.50 per hour (Inside IR35)

Onsite

6 positions available - Brough nr Hull, Warton nr Preston or Prestwick, Scotland

Overview

This is an opportunity to work on complex aerospace projects, contributing to structural analysis activities across metallic and composite aircraft structures. You will play a key role in delivering high quality engineering solutions while supporting and developing junior engineers within the team.

Clearance requirement: Eligible for SC clearance and UK eyes only

Key Responsibilities

  • Structural sizing and analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fatigue and damage tolerance assessments
  • Producing engineering calculations using both traditional hand calculations and software tools
  • Demonstrating compliance against certification and programme requirements
  • Leading and delivering analysis tasks for yourself and other members of the team
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and improve ways of working

Key Skills

  • Degree qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent industry experience
  • Strong background in aircraft structural analysis
  • Experience working with metallic and composite structures
  • Finite Element Analysis experience
  • Previous experience within a design or structures engineering environment
  • Ability to operate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong reporting and presentation skills

Skills

Structural Analysis

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