Contract
Senior Structural Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Preston
Posted: 11 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Ref: 225481498
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
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