Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

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Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

Title: Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

Salary range: £70,000 to £90,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Leatherhead or Bristol

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office and working from home.

Are you ready to take a leading role in developing composite structures across critical industries? Do you combine deep technical expertise with the ability to set direction, work with stakeholders, and grow capability? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Frazer-Nash is expanding its composite capability to support major opportunities across maritime, defence, energy, and space. We are seeking a senior technical leader to play a pivotal role in shaping our offering, guiding complex programmes, and setting the strategic direction of our composites work.

As part of our Asset Integrity Group, you will operate at the forefront of engineering innovation—while defining how we deliver technical excellence across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing complex, multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring quality, innovation, and delivery excellence
• Acting as a Technical Authority, providing oversight, assurance, and guidance on critical engineering decisions
• Shaping long-term strategy for composites capability, including identifying growth areas and emerging technologies
• Setting technical direction for composite structural analysis and design across multiple projects and sectors
• Defining and evolving methodologies, tools, and standards for composite analysis and life assessment
• Supporting innovation in areas such as advanced finite element modelling, damage tolerance, and life extension strategies

Typical technical challenges may include:

• Development of life extension and structural integrity strategies
• Advanced finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads
• Assessment of structures under impact loads
• Creation of best-practice design and analysis guidance
• Supporting the development and optimisation of next-generation products

In addition to your technical leadership, you will:

• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Support and shape new business, contributing to proposals and strategic growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop effective technical teams
• Encourage a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Represent Frazer-Nash externally through thought leadership and industry engagement

We would be delighted to hear from you if you meet these essential requirements:

• Significant experience in the design, analysis, or manufacture of composite structures
• Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes
• Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and assurance processes
• Demonstrable experience in technical leadership, project direction, or capability development

The following requirements would be beneficial but not essential:

• Proficiency with major finite element analysis tools (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys)
• Experience with programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB) to support advanced analysis or automation
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries

This is an opportunity to take a defining role in a growing capability—where you won’t just deliver projects, but shape the future of how we work, what we offer, and where we go next.

If you’re motivated by technical leadership, strategic impact, and solving some of the most challenging engineering problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

BENEFITS

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements