Senior Stress Engineer - Marine; Shock

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As a Senior Stress Engineer at Expleo, you will work in a dynamic and responsive environment, engaging in concept and sub‑surface vessel design, complex engineering analysis, the creation of innovative tools and processes, and the delivery of engineering consultancy services across a wide range of global maritime programmes. Our hybrid work arrangement allows you to balance work and personal life while meeting business needs.

• Develop and apply a breadth of engineering skills across related disciplines.
• Define and conduct engineering analyses, including stress analysis, FEA, technical studies, and R&D projects, to deliver high‑quality solutions to our customers and clients.
• Provide mentoring support, guidance and leadership, enabling engineers to grow professionally.
• Investigate and solve complex technical problems through all design phases.
• Develop and maintain written technical procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining quality standards for engineering, design and production information.
• Interface directly with customers and clients, representing our teams in discussions of engineering solutions.

• Degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Technology, Marine Engineering) or equivalent experience in naval and commercial ship design, construction or maintenance.
• Professional membership of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).
• Recognised as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer by the UK Engineering Council, or ability to achieve within 12 months.

• Experienced in one or more of the following technical knowledge areas:
• Marine structure design & analysis
• Composite and metal structure design
• Static stress analysis for composites and metals
• Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Minimum 4 years post‑graduate experience (8 years for non‑degree qualified) in commercial or naval maritime domains.
• Experience working in multi‑company and multidisciplinary engineering teams, with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a technical consulting environment, leading or supporting multiple engineering projects and customers.

• Primary place of work likely one of our UK offices (Bristol, Derby, or Preston); occasional travel to client sites may be required.
• Post requires regulated Trade Control compliance, involving working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.

• Collaborative working environment with supportive teams.
• Opportunities to expand skills and participate in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy courses for skill development.
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, pension, life assurance, wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers.
• Team culture that encourages innovation and challenging the status quo.

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

Bristol, England, United Kingdom