Engineering Consultants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Thanks to sustained growth in demand for our services, we are looking for Engineering Consultants specialised in Structural / Stress, CFD / Thermofluids, Critical Parts Lifing, Electromagnetics, Data Science to Technical Software to expand our consultancy business.
We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and recent graduates.
These positions are available across all three of our offices in Cambridge, Derby and Bristol.
Responsibilities: Working as part of an innovative team developing a wide range of technical solutions, you will utilise your engineering, mathematics, simulation, data science and technical software skills to deliver insight.
You will be client facing and need to work with a range of engineers and managers to translate the client’s challenges into value propositions and build and deliver new digital services at scale and speed. You will be user-centric, adopting an agile approach to continuously validate assumptions with the client. Skills / Qualifications:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (grade 2.1 or above), Masters or PhD or in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline. A PhD in a relevant discipline or topic would be highly advantageous
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in either Structural / Stress, CFD / Thermofluids, Critical Parts Lifing, Electromagnetics, Data Science or Technical Software
- A high proficiency in the use of programming language such as Python, VBA or C++ would be advantageous
- Ideally Chartered (or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership status
- Like a challenge, are flexible thinkers and aren’t intimidated by unfamiliar problems
- Enjoy client and colleague interaction and taking responsibility
- Want the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team
Benefits
Smarter Working / Bonus Plan / 25 Days annual leave + 8 days Bank Holidays / Private Healthcare / Life Insurance / Free Refreshments & Snacks / Free Onsite Parking #LI-DG1 To apply please email derek.grist@element.com Company Overview: Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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. Diversity Statement: 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Consultants roles across Element Materials Technology's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,145 - £46,227 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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