Principal Structural Analyst – Babcock International
Location: Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ. Working arrangements: Hybrid (on-site and remote).
Full time, 37 hours per week.
Job Overview
Shape the future of defence engineering through expert analysis and technical leadership. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. As a Principal Structural Analyst at Ashton House, Bristol, you will lead high‑integrity structural analysis activities across complex defence engineering projects, acting as a technical authority and influencing decisions that contribute directly to national security and defence capability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the resolution of complex structural problems using advanced FEA and first‑principles hand calculations.
- Provide customer‑facing technical justification and clear, structured reports to support qualification across submarine and surface ship platforms.
- Act as a technical authority by reviewing, challenging, and assuring the quality and robustness of analysis produced by others.
- Communicate analysis results effectively to internal and external stakeholders, articulating key insights, assumptions, and limitations to support decision‑making.
- Set and uphold the standard for structural analysis by defining best practices and supporting others to consistently achieve them.
Qualifications
- A degree in mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Advanced experience in structural FEA (finite element analysis) and hand calculations, including nonlinear, dynamic and transient methods for shock analysis and pressure vessel assessment.
- Proven experience leading complex technical work and delivering analysis under challenging or uncertain conditions, with a strong understanding of defence standards and codes (e.g., PD5500, MAP01‑470, BS5950, BSEN13001, or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience as an independent technical approver/signatory for structural calculations, finite element models, and analysis reports.
Essential Experience
- Extensive experience in structural analysis within a high‑integrity or safety‑critical environment (e.g., defence, nuclear, aerospace).
- Strong understanding of defence standards and codes as mentioned above.
- Experience as an independent technical approver/signatory for structural calculations with approval responsibilities from day one.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) security clearance. SOLE UK Nationals are required.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee share scheme.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of professional fees.
- 10 days special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
- Be Kind Day – one paid day of leave per year for volunteering.
- Flexible working options.
- Dynamic working environment.
EEO / Diversity Statement
Babcock is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Principal Structural Analyst at Babcock International in Bristol employer: Babcock International
Babcock International is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Rosyth site in Scotland, where you can contribute to impactful construction and infrastructure projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a collaborative culture that prioritises safety and compliance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in the engineering field.
