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Principal Structural Consultant - Job Opportunity at Element Materials Technology

Derby, United Kingdom
Full-time
Senior
Posted: February 12, 2025
On-site
GBP 75,000 - 95,000 per year based on location and seniority level

Benefits

Career development in global technical leadership organization
Professional development support toward chartered status
Multi-disciplinary exposure across regulated industries
Leadership role in technical capability development
International project opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Lead structural analysis capability development and team mentoring
Drive business development and client relationship management
Execute complex technical projects and structural analyses
Develop team culture aligned with company values
Guide strategic alignment and professional development of junior staff

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree (2.1 or above), Masters or PhD in engineering, science or applied mathematics

Experience

Significant stress engineering experience required (not explicitly specified)

Required Skills

Thorough understanding of engineering material behaviour Knowledge of thermo-mechanical fatigue Expertise in fracture and crack propagation Proficiency in contact behaviour modeling Experience with ABAQUS and/or ANSYS Familiarity with structural integrity assessment codes Project management capabilities Leadership and mentoring abilities Business development skills

Certifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively pursuing
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Industry Trends

Increasing demand for advanced simulation capabilities in highly regulated industries as digital twin technologies become mainstream Growing emphasis on predictive maintenance and structural health monitoring driving need for advanced fracture mechanics expertise Rising importance of sustainability considerations in structural design and analysis Integration of AI/ML with traditional FEA approaches creating new methodological requirements

Role Significance

Likely leading a technical team of 5-10 engineers with matrix management of project teams
Senior technical leadership position with significant influence on capability development and strategic direction

Key Projects

Complex structural integrity assessments for safety-critical components Development of advanced simulation methodologies Technical safety assessments in highly regulated environments Strategic capability development initiatives

Success Factors

Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness Strong client relationship management skills combined with technical authority Effective knowledge transfer and team development capabilities Strategic thinking in technical capability development

Market Demand

High demand with growing needs in aerospace, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors

Important Skills

Critical Skills

Advanced FEA expertise particularly in non-linear analysis Deep understanding of fracture mechanics and fatigue Technical team leadership and mentoring Client relationship management

Beneficial Skills

Programming skills for FEA automation Knowledge of emerging simulation technologies Experience with digital twin implementation Industry-specific codes and standards

Unique Aspects

Combination of technical leadership and business development responsibilities
Opportunity to shape technical capability in a global organization
Cross-sector exposure across highly regulated industries
Balance of practical engineering and advanced simulation work

Career Growth

2-4 years potential progression to technical director level with demonstrated business impact

Potential Next Roles

Technical Director Engineering Manager Head of Structural Analysis Chief Engineer

Company Overview

Element Materials Technology

Global leader in testing, inspection and certification with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries

Major player in technical consulting and testing services with strong presence in regulated industries
Significant UK presence with strategic importance in European operations
Professional environment focused on technical excellence and safety-critical work with strong emphasis on personal development
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