Hazards Specialist; Structural

Dynamic Hazards Specialist (Structural)

Salary: £37,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Leatherhead, Bristol, Burton, or Glasgow

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid (office and remote)

About Frazer‑Nash Consultancy: Frazer‑Nash Consultancy is a leading engineering consultancy specialising in assessment of structures resisting extreme dynamic loads across Energy, Defence, Space, Nuclear and Transport sectors.

• Nuclear energy (new build, operational fleet, decommissioning)
• Nuclear defence (design, substantiation, assurance)
• Renewables (onshore solar, offshore wind)
• Process industries (chemical, hydrogen production)
• Transport (rail, marine)

Responsibilities will vary based on experience but may include:

• Concept development and feasibility analysis
• Civil and structural design and verification (Eurocode, ASCE, AISC) via software and hand calculations
• Hazard assessment and validation (seismic, blast, fire) and safety‑case development
• Structural analysis and substantiation for extreme loads

• Explosion/Blast/Impact withstand assessment
• Fire and explosion risk assessment
• Fire load response analysis
• Vessel failure analysis
• Seismic analysis and qualification

• Lead and shape projects, manage from scoping to delivery
• Engage directly with clients to define needs and build long‑term relationships
• Develop capability relative to your specialism and own growth opportunities

• Communicate and coordinate with clients and consultants
• Guide and check preparation of documents to meet quality standards

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Strong computer literacy and enthusiasm for learning new applications

• Working knowledge of software packages (ABAQUS, ANYSYS, LSDYNA, Autodesk Robot, Revit, AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of programming languages
• Desire to work on safety‑critical infrastructure projects
• Interest or experience in client‑facing consultancy work
• Collaboration mindset and willingness to cross‑discipline work
• Demonstrable technical experience in code‑based assessment; use of structural tools; seismic or dynamic analysis; impact/blast/fire modelling; hazard analysis; safety‑case documentation

Built Environment group ensures safety of structures subject to conventional and extreme hazards. Your colleagues span testing, design, research and advanced analysis, supporting clients from concept to decommissioning.

Must be able to undergo pre‑employment screening and satisfy UK National Security Vetting.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday (+ option to buy 5 days)
• Welcoming work culture, flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• Optional benefits you can tailor