At Element Digital Engineering, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer smart, practical solutions that shape industries. As part of the global Element Materials Technology group, we combine advanced simulation and consultancy with world-class testing, inspection, and certification expertise.

• From nuclear and aerospace to energy and defence, our work spans sectors and scales. One day it’s simple hand calculations and static FEA; the next, it’s high-fidelity 3D dynamic or shock analyses. Whatever the challenge, we bring the right level of detail to deliver outcomes that matter.
• Join our team as a Senior Engineer (Structural Analysis) and become a trusted partner to our clients, providing:
  Design support & in-service assessments
• Verification services & failure investigations
• Structural analysis for technical safety assessments
• You’ll play a key role in projects that demand both precision and creativity while also developing your skills as a consultant and technical specialist.

Full-time, Permanent | Based in Bristol (Quayside) or Derby | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

In this role your core responsibilities will include;

• Carry-out and lead a range of technical projects and analyses, with minimal supervision from our more experienced staff, in order to meet the clients’ needs and expectations
• Lead in technical delivery and client relationship management
• Lead business development activities with a range of new and existing clients
• Integrate and engage with our positive team culture with adherence to Element’s core values – care, integrity, and progress.

• Have a bachelor’s degree (grade 2.1 or above), master’s degree or PhD or in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline. Preferably with significant experience in the application of structural analysis from first principles or in accordance with relevant standards
• Have strong experience delivering engineering analysis in an engineering company and/or engineering consultancy setting, including managing projects or aspects of engineering projects
• Have strong technical knowledge and experience in solving problems with FEA, including defining an approach, model setup, post processing, verification and validation. This should include statics, dynamics, and frequency domain. This would ideally be in at least two of aerospace, nuclear, renewable energy, oil & gas, or defence sectors
• Have a working understanding of structural integrity topic areas such as fatigue, creep and plasticity; as well as material behaviour.
• Ideally have knowledge of widely used analysis tool, including ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or Calculix with a demonstrable ability to extend their capability using user functions where necessary
• Some proficiency in the in the use of programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, VBA , C# or C/C++ would be an advantage
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Are either already at, or actively working toward, Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status
• Like a challenge, are flexible thinkers and aren’t intimidated by unfamiliar problems
• Enjoy client and colleague interaction, takes responsibility for delivery, and wants the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team

Benefits

Smarter Hybrid Working / Bonus Plan / 25 Days annual leave + 8 days Bank Holidays / Life Insurance / Free Refreshments & Snacks / Free Onsite Parking 

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.