Principal Materials and Integrity Engineer

Van Arendonk Makelaardij; Rosyth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm is looking for a Principal Materials and Integrity Engineer in Rosyth, Scotland. This role involves leading technical efforts in materials engineering, particularly focusing on maritime structures for naval purposes. Candidates should have significant experience in multidisciplinary project teams and strong skills in maritime structural design. A BEng/MEng in Engineering or Materials Science is required. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Support for Armed Forces community

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Substantial experience in maritime structural design to recognized codes of practice.
• Strong communication skills for exchanging complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to deliver technical programmes effectively.
• Model and demonstrate company values such as integrity and performance.
• Develop capabilities in areas of expertise; mentor others to improve knowledge.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary project teams

Maritime structural design

Strong communication skills

Customer and stakeholder management

Education

BEng / MEng in Engineering or Materials Science

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Job description

Principal Materials and Integrity Engineer

Role at QinetiQ Rosyth site. 37 hours per week, hybrid working patterns available.

Overview

Join a well-established maritime defence engineering team of experienced naval architects delivering innovative solutions that enhance vessel performance throughout the lifecycle. The role focuses on testing submarine and surface ship structures to evaluate performance under operational conditions, primarily supporting the Royal Navy. You will lead technical efforts in materials engineering, with expertise in ferrous materials (including welding), material testing and qualification, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and will oversee delivery of key technical outputs, design reports, documents, and approvals of work packages, reports, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to deliver technical programmes effectively; apply expert judgement to solve complex problems, manage schedules, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards
• Model and demonstrate QinetiQ values: Integrity, Collaboration, Performance, Listening, Focus and Keeping our Promises
• Develop capabilities in your areas of expertise; mentor others to improve knowledge within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Encourage collaboration across the Group and with wider technical teams; work with other functions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, company, and project processes
• Develop joint technical approaches with partner organisations to expand value for customers; give technical presentations and speak knowledgeably at external forums, including conferences and customer meetings
• Ensure projects are conducted safely; highlight hazards, propose options to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable

Essential experience

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Substantial experience in maritime structural design to recognised codes of practice
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentational) for exchanging complex information
• Good customer and stakeholder management; ability to explain technically complex subjects to non-specialists

Essential qualifications

• BEng / MEng in Engineering or Materials Science or equivalent engineering experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Other information

We value difference and welcome diverse backgrounds. The role is at Rosyth; hybrid working is available. This role may require national security vetting; eligibility for SC clearance is required as a minimum.

Why Join QinetiQ?

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK focusing on defence, security and technology innovation. We support both military and civilian applications, helping advance technology and national security. Our culture emphasises collaboration, inclusion, and the opportunity to solve a wide variety of complex challenges.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
• Support for Armed Forces community via the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering opportunities

Recruitment Process

We strive for an inclusive recruitment process and aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles require national security vetting; eligibility for SC clearance is a minimum requirement.