Senior Composite Structural Engineer – Marine

Position:
Senior Composite Structural Engineer – Marine

• Salary: £50,000 – 60,000 DOE
• Full Time
• Permanent

Sub Sea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next‑generation, high‑performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

We are seeking an experienced Composite Structural Engineer with expertise in the marine industry. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and detailing of composite structures from concept to construction. The successful candidate will be skilled in structural calculations for compliance with classification society and ISO standards. They should also have a solid understanding of composite materials and the ability to produce high‑quality engineering drawings.

• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4× salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to Linked In Learning.
• Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

• Structural Calculations and Structural Analysis:
  Perform detailed calculations for carbon fibre and glass fibre structures to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Design structures in accordance with classification society regulations and ISO standards, preparing documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Use optimisation techniques and FEA tools to refine structures for weight, strength, fatigue life and ease of manufacture.
• Contribute to the progression of composite structures from concept and scantling definition through detailed engineering, prototyping, testing and final production release.
• Engineering Drawings:
  Generate comprehensive submission and fabrication drawings with clarity and precision for manufacturing.
• Liaison and Coordination:
  Communicate with classification societies and other regulatory bodies for approvals and guidance. Maintain close communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Support for Manufacturing:
  Provide technical support during the build phase, responding to structural queries from the shop floor and providing well considered solutions.
• Build Oversight:
  Oversee specific build activities related to composite structures, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the marine industry, specialising in composite structures.
• Proficiency in carbon and glass fibre laminate calculations and design.
  
  Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is highly desirable.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools for laminate analysis and structural assessment is essential (i.e. FEA).
• Chartered Engineer status in a relevant discipline or actively working towards Chartership.
• Strong understanding of ISO and classification society standards applicable to composite marine structures.
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail in design and production processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

Note:

Due to the nature of work undertaken at Sub Sea Craft, the…