Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process – in the UK and internationally. 
Our technical work covers everything from using experience judgement and simple hand calculations, system level 1D modelling to detailed component level 2D/3D simulations; always mindful of the need to use the appropriate level of analysis fidelity to produce practical solutions for our clients. 
Due to sustained growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Structural Consultant and Team Leader to support the continued growth and development of our Bristol Office

As a part of our team, you will report to the Engineering Manager (Bristol) and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of; design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting, and technical safety assessments to our clients. In addition to participating in technical delivery and client relationship management, you will also lead a mixed discipline consultancy team and support your direct report team members by:  

• Managing, planning, and forecasting their utilisation in line with company objectives; 

• Monitoring and reviewing their performance and development;  

• Development of a positive team culture with adherence to core values – care, integrity, and progress;  

• Alignment of team members with strategic objectives and customer needs; 

• Providing pastoral care and support.​​​​​​​ 

The position will be based in our Bristol - Quayside office.  

• A Bachelor’s degree (grade 2.1 or above), Masters or PhD or in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline. 

• A good understanding of engineering material behaviour, thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture and crack propagation, and the modelling of contact behaviour. 

• A track record on defining and delivering projects involving structural design, stress analysis, structural durability, and fracture mechanics ideally as a Stress Engineer. 

• Experience of commercial finite element analysis software, preferably ABAQUS and/or ANSYS and be able to develop new methods and extend their capability using user defined functions. 

• Familiarity with relevant structural integrity assessment and design codes. 

• Ability to deliver engineering projects with awareness of quality, budget, and timescale. 

• Confidence to lead the development and growth of our structural activities, working effectively as part of a technically innovative and multi-disciplinary technical team.  

• Experience in supporting the development of junior team members and other leaders. As a Principal Engineer you will mentor, coach and support others; developing their technical understanding and competence. 

• Motivation to provide exceptional customer interaction and contribute to the wider business development of the company. Ideally able to demonstrate a strong business network within highly regulated industries. 

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status or be actively working towards chartership status. 

Why work for Element Digital Engineering? 

Our highest priority is to run a business in which individuals take responsibility for delivering high quality services to our customers while enjoying what they do. We offer competitive compensation, reward and a dynamic and flexible working environment that help support this aim. It is an exciting time to join our team so if the thought of taking the initiative, developing yourself and embracing new challenges sounds exciting, we would like to hear from you. 

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.