Principal Structural Designer

Expleo have a requirement for an experienced Principal Structural Designer - Marine Structures and Seating who will have responsibility for technically supporting the engineering team to deliver within a Marine Defence project to a key client.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and the candidate must be able to demonstrate their experience, and proven capability, to assist in the technically delivery and project objectives.

The Principal Engineer will be primarily based at the Expleo Derby offices and will report to the Technical Authority and Business Manager.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who sets high standards in the service Expleo provide to our customers and understands the importance of getting results through a motivated and engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

• Integrates all the different technical functions of the project team to ensure that the technical requirements are met.
• Assist in developing of capabilities to support the project.
• Support checking of deliverables.
• Support continuous process improvement.
• Be the technical focal point of the team and build good working relationships with customers.
• Provide advice and support Team leaders and Team members to ensure that the project is on track.
• Consulted on planning activities.
• Consulted on impact of additional scope and change.
• Work with The Technical Authority and functional team to provide technical governance and ensure the technical aspects of the project comply with the QMS.
• Supports/ consulted on continual risk assessments during the life of the project.
• Support and identify cost saving initiatives.
• Support Development of team members so they have an appreciation of the different functions that are involved in the delivery of the project.
• Consulted on training needs, to Head of Business & Chief Engineers, of individuals in support of the project.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in mechnical engineering

Essential skills

• Experience of Marine hardware, systems requirements and standards.
• Experience in leading Engineering Teams to deliver complex multi-functional projects.
• Strong Engineering background for the capabilities listed.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer facing engineering role.
• Marine Defence experience preferred.

Experience

• 10+years of marine design, preferrably with subsurface

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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