Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Structures to join their team on a contract basis. Based out of Scotstoun, with hybrid arrangements requiring 3-4 days per week on site, this role is a key part of the Central Structures Team within Maritime Naval Ships (MNS).Key Responsibilities:Undertaking ship structures analysis as part of the Central Structures Team.Producing structural design solutions, supported by calculations, for ship scantling issues or seat designs as required.Conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of whole-ship or local structural calculations.Preparing design sketches of structural solutions as needed.Liaising with the Detail Design community and equipment owners to resolve issues obstructing structural design activities.Providing structural solutions, calculations, design sketches, and drawings to support design and assessment tasks specific to the discipline.Carrying out design and assessment studies.Preparing technical reports and specifications.Performing peer reviews of team members'' calculations where required.Job Requirements:Experience as a BAE Stress and Structural Engineer or BAE Structural Engineer.Proficiency in structural engineering within the defence sector.Ability to undertake ship structures analysis with precision and reliability.Skill in producing comprehensive structural design solutions backed by detailed calculations.Competence in conducting FEA analyses and preparing design