Venn Group
Structural Engineer
SC Clearance Required
12-Month Contract
On-site in Hertfordshire
50 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella)
Our client are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join them on a long-term contract.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform structural analysis using both hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods to support product design and development.
- Lead technical assessments across a range of analysis domains including static, dynamic, fatigue, and crash analysis.
- Deliver technical reports and documentation to a high standard for internal teams and external clients.
- Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams including design, manufacturing, and systems engineers.
- Drive innovation and efficiency by implementing structural optimisation techniques such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and FE model refinement.
Skills & Experience Required :
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline with significant post-graduate experience in structural engineering.Strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Altair or equivalent tools such as NASTRAN or ANSYS.Demonstrable experience in structural domains such as fatigue analysis, multi-body dynamics, or metallic / composite material assessment.Ability to provide efficient, simplified analysis to support fast-paced design decisions.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and clearly present complex technical findings.