Hazards Specialist; Structural

Dynamic Hazards Specialist (Structural)

Title: Dynamic Hazards Specialist (Structural)

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

Location: Leatherhead, Bristol, Burton or Glasgow

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working – time split between office and remote work.

Frazer‑Nash Consultancy seeks an Engineer/Consultant for structural assessment of extreme dynamic loads (impact, blast, fire, seismic) across key sectors such as Energy, Defence, Space, Nuclear and Transport.

Join the UK Built Environment team to analyse hazards, develop technical assessments and bespoke solutions.

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

• Concept development and feasibility analysis.
• Civil and structural design and verification code assessments (Eurocode, ASCE, AISC).
• Hazard assessment – seismic, blast, fire performance modelling and validation studies.
• Structural analysis and substantiation for extreme dynamic loads:
  • Explosive / blast / impact withstand assessment.
  • Fire and explosion risk assessment.
  • Fire load response analysis.
  • Vessel failure analysis.
  • Seismic analysis and qualification.
• Regular client interaction to identify needs, build relationships and provide ongoing value.
• Potential to lead and shape projects, manage from scoping to delivery.

• Engaged consultants eager to develop to senior level.
• Lead and shape projects, managing delivery and client engagement.
• Contribute to capability development and new work streams.

• A master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing and engineering problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong computer literacy with enthusiasm for new applications.

• Proficiency with industry software:
  Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Autodesk Robot, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Programming knowledge.
• Interest in safety‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Client‑facing consultancy experience.
• Collaboration across disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in code‑based assessment, structural tools, seismic or dynamic analysis, impact/ blast / fire modelling, hazard analysis and safety case documentation.

The Built Environment group ensures safety of structures and assets subject to conventional and extreme hazards. The team promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

All candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening and satisfy UK National Security Vetting clearance criteria.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + opportunity to buy 5 days.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid professional institution membership fees.
• Support to attain professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• Other optional benefits tailored to personal requirements.