Experienced Structural Integrity Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Integrity Engineer to manage critical assets and ensure their longevity. The successful candidate will leverage FEA tools such as Abaqus and Ansys to diagnose issues and develop solutions while collaborating with clients. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £65,000 per annum, flexible hybrid working, and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + option to buy 5 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare membership

Bonus scheme linked to company performance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in mechanical/structural engineering.
• Experience with engineering codes and standards.
• Experience in a customer-facing role for project delivery and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and extend the life of ageing critical assets.
• Apply design/assessment codes and standards in mechanical/structural engineering.
• Perform and review analyses using Finite Element Analysis tools.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Mechanical/structural engineering

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent (MEng, MSc or PhD)

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

LS-DYNA

Job description

Overview

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Integrity Engineer to manage and extend the life of ageing critical assets. The role involves asset integrity, condition assessments and asset life extension for pressure equipment, pipework and rotating machinery, with emphasis on designing and assessing solutions across the asset lifecycle.

We support clients by delivering guidance on safe and efficient operation of assets across industries. Projects focus on high value, high performance and safety-critical assets, spanning substantiation of new designs to supporting life extension of critical plant.

There is an expectation to work across the business and with clients, requiring good interpersonal skills, structured decision making, problem solving, and initiative.

Frazer-Nash has a culture based on transparency, positivity, trust and community. The ideal candidate should articulate how they will contribute towards this culture.

Pre-employment screening and UK National Security Vetting clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and extend the life of ageing critical assets, including diagnosing and resolving defects in vessels and developing strategies for production facilities or power stations.
• Apply design/assessment codes and standards in mechanical/structural engineering; cover plant operation, pressure vessels, piping and rotating machinery.
• Perform and review analyses using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, LS-DYNA); conduct fatigue, fracture and fitness-for-service assessments; undertake plant investigations and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver technical solutions, support business development, and drive project delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Form and lead capable teams to meet customer requirements; mentor and support junior team members.
• Travel to client sites and conduct site visits, customer meetings, and plant walkdowns as required.
• Leverage cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver high-value outcomes across industries such as power, process and chemical, turbomachinery, rail, maritime, renewable energy and O&G.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or equivalent (MEng, MSc or PhD).
• Ability to travel and conduct site visits, customer meetings, and plant walkdowns.
• Deep technical knowledge in mechanical/structural engineering with familiarity across other disciplines.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (preferably Abaqus, Ansys or LS-DYNA).
• Experience with codes and standards (e.g., ASME III, ASME VIII, API579, BS7608, BS7910, R5/R6).
• Experience in a customer-facing role for both project delivery and business development.
• Recognised by peers/industry as a trusted advisor in your discipline.

Location, salary and working pattern

Location: Leatherhead, Bristol, Burton on Trent, Gloucester, Glasgow, Manchester or Plymouth. Salary range: £40,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience. Working pattern: flexible hybrid working at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 5 days
• Welcoming work culture and supportive environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• Optional benefits tailored to personal requirements