Job Description

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking an Experienced Structural Integrity Engineer to join our Manchester office (or other UK locations). In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing and extending the life of ageing, safety-critical assets. From pressure vessels and rotating machinery to entire power stations, you will tackle the toughest engineering challenges using advanced numerical methods and code-based assessments. As an engineering consultant, you will bridge the gap between deep technical analysis and commercial strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to clients across the energy, process, and maritime sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Life Extension: Conduct condition assessments and develop strategies for high-value, safety-critical assets to ensure continued safe operation.
Advanced Analysis: Perform high-end Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate stress, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.
Fitness-for-Service: Apply industry codes (e.g., API 579, BS 7910) to determine the structural integrity of components containing flaws or damage.
Failure Investigation: Lead plant investigations and failure analysis to diagnose root causes of defects in rotating equipment or pipework.
Consultancy & Business Winning: Support the full project lifecycle, from initial client engagement and bid development to technical delivery and mentoring junior staff.
Site Engagement: Conduct plant walkdowns and site visits to gather real-world data and foster strong client relationships.

Requirements

Technical & Educational:

Education: A degree in Engineering (MEng, MSc, or PhD).
FEA Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Abaqus, Ansys, or LS-Dyna.
Codes & Standards: Familiarity with ASME III/VIII, R5/R6, BS 7608, and related structural integrity frameworks.
Industry Background: Experience in Power Generation, Renewables, Oil & Gas, or Turbomachinery.

Professional Attributes:

Communication: Ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Vetting: Must be eligible for UK National Security Vetting (SC Clearance).
Leadership: Experience in forming effective project teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits & Culture

Frazer-Nash is a world-class systems and engineering technology consultancy with a culture built on transparency and trust. We offer:

Financial Security: Salary of £40,000 to £65,000, annual bonus scheme, and life assurance.
Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, and happy to discuss flexible/hybrid working.
Leave: 25 days holiday (with the option to buy 5 more) plus enhanced parental benefits.
Development: Paid professional membership fees and targeted support for attaining Chartership.
Flexibility: A genuine hybrid working pattern split between the office, home, and client sites.

The Structural Integrity Landscape

In 2026, the transition to Net Zero is placing unprecedented demand on structural integrity engineers:

Hydrogen Transition: Engineers are increasingly assessing the suitability of existing gas networks and vessels for Hydrogen embrittlement, requiring advanced fracture mechanics.
Nuclear Renaissance: With the UK’s commitment to new nuclear and SMRs (Small Modular Reactors), the application of ASME III and high-temperature creep-fatigue analysis is a critical growth area.

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