Senior Structural Engineer
Outsource
Prestwick · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Prestwick, Scotland
Senior Structural Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Prestwick
Contract Length: 12 months
Hybrid: onsite – Full time
37 hours per week
Rate: £31.60 PAYE or £42.50 Umbrella inside IR35
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 Carrying out structural sizing and analysis for aircraft structures. Performing structural assessments using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and traditional hand calculations. Undertaking fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Defining and delivering engineering analysis tasks for yourself and members of the wider team. Demonstrating that structural designs meet relevant certification and project requirements. Supporting the development and mentoring of less experienced engineers. Working closely with engineering colleagues, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues. Developing efficient and effective engineering processes and working practices. Preparing and delivering technical reports and presentations for a range of audiences.
Key Skills
Demonstrable experience working within a Design or Structures Engineering environment. Strong knowledge of aircraft structural analysis, including metallic and/or composite structures. Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and traditional structural calculations. Experience in areas such as structural sizing, fatigue or damage tolerance analysis. The ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers. Strong communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and presentations.
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 391 2187 for more information.
Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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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 Carrying out structural sizing and analysis for aircraft structures. Performing structural assessments using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and traditional hand calculations. Undertaking fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Defining and delivering engineering analysis tasks for yourself and members of the wider team. Demonstrating that structural designs meet relevant certification and project requirements. Supporting the development and mentoring of less experienced engineers. Working closely with engineering colleagues, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues. Developing efficient and effective engineering processes and working practices. Preparing and delivering technical reports and presentations for a range of audiences.
Key Skills
Demonstrable experience working within a Design or Structures Engineering environment. Strong knowledge of aircraft structural analysis, including metallic and/or composite structures. Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and traditional structural calculations. Experience in areas such as structural sizing, fatigue or damage tolerance analysis. The ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers. Strong communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and presentations.
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 391 2187 for more information.
Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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