Principal Structural Engineer

Certain Advantage
📍 Stevenage, England, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week.

Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position.

Rate: £50.00 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible.

Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Interview process: One stage video interview

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Job Details

  • Location Stevenage, England
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date March 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 11, 2026