Stress Engineer

Structural / Stress Engineer

Location:

Derby (Hybrid – 2–3 days WFH)

Contract:

12 months
Rate: £45–£50 per hour
IR35:
Outside IR35

We’re seeking an experienced Structural / Stress Engineer to support complex structural analysis activities on safety-critical and regulated engineering projects. The role involves delivering high-quality finite element analysis and clear substantiation reports to inform robust engineering and design decisions.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform structural and stress analysis to support design substantiation in regulated or safety-critical environments

* Deliver seismic assessments, including response spectrum and time-history analysis where required

* Provide blast, shock, or impact analysis support as needed

* Build, run, and interpret finite element models using LS-DYNA and/or ANSYS

* Produce clear, traceable calculation packs, technical reports, and engineering recommendations

* Collaborate with design, project, and multi-disciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges

Key Requirements

* Experience working in regulated or safety-critical engineering sectors (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace, oil & gas, heavy industry)

* Strong background in structural analysis and stress engineering

* Proven experience delivering seismic analysis

* Exposure to blast, shock, or nonlinear dynamic analysis (or strong relevant transferable experience)

* Proficiency with LS-DYNA and/or ANSYS

* Ability to work autonomously and produce auditable, high-quality engineering documentation