Senior Composite Structural Engineer Marine

SubSea Craft Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative maritime technology company located in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Composite Structural Engineer with over 5 years of experience in composite structures. The role involves detailed calculations, design in compliance with regulations, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and FEA tools. The company offers competitive benefits including private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the marine industry.
• Strong understanding of ISO and classification society standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed calculations for carbon-fibre and glass-fibre structures.
• Design structures in accordance with classification society regulations.
• Generate comprehensive submission and fabrication drawings.

Skills

Composite structures expertise

Carbon and glass fibre laminate calculations

Technical communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Tools

FEA tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position

Senior Composite Structural Engineer Marine

Company

SubSea 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.

What We Offer

• 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 – 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 LinkedIn Learning
• Pension contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible working opportunities – flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed calculations for carbon‑fibre and glass‑fibre structures to ensure structural integrity and performance
• 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
• Generate comprehensive submission and fabrication drawings with clarity and precision for manufacturing
• Coordinate with classification societies and other regulatory bodies for approvals and guidance; maintain close communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment
• Provide technical support during the build phase, responding to structural queries from the shop floor and providing well‑considered solutions
• Oversee specific build activities related to composite structures, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 (highly desirable)
• Experience with engineering simulation tools for laminate analysis and structural assessment (e.g., 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

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), and a UK National Security Clearance where required.

Values

Our people are our greatest asset. We continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce, founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially adept.

What We Expect From You

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness

Notes

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. If you are selected for an interview, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). If we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions, we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

Please note that DBS, driving licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.