Job Title:                         Structural Engineer - Composites

Salary:                             Up to £45,000 (Depending on experience)

Location:                        Oyster Southampton

Closing Date:               24/04/2026

Job Description

Purpose of Role

• The new employee will be a key member of the structural engineering team.
• Provide production support on all yachts in build.
• Production of 3D assembly models and production drawings for new product development.
• Create work instructions to assist production.
• Design of tooling components.
• Review of independent and internal yacht surveys.
• Focus on continual improvements to processes and materials.
• Help with first principle and classification society structural calculations

Key Job Responsibilities

• Liaise with the shop floor and provide support on all yachts in build. This would include drawing clarification and potential in-build modifications.
• Production of 3D assembly models and production drawings for new structural components and designs. We use Siemens NX parametric modelling software. Full training is provided.
• Design and production of tooling components with emphasis on build repeatability and accuracy.
• Review of independent yacht surveys and aid in production of technical reports collaborating with the Oyster quality team.
• Full structural component design from concept, through calculation and provision of concise drawings to the shop floor. Training provided
• Assist with the design of material test samples, commission testing and prepare test result reports as required.
• Use of first principle in house structural spreadsheets, classification society calculation spreadsheets and beam element programs. Training Provided.
• Good time management and adhere to required deadlines.
• Attend production and project meetings as required to stay abreast of contract variations and production feedback.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Familiar with polyester, vinylester and epoxy composite construction materials and techniques
• Knowledge of infusion is advantageous.
  An interest in sailing and a passion for yachts design.
  An understanding of yacht systems.
• Good product and supplier knowledge and experience of supplier management is an advantage.

Skills

Computer literacy/aptitude using software such as:

• AutoCAD
• Siemens NX
• Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook, Excel and Word

Experience

• Either from a consultancy or boatyard background but must be strongly orientated towards yacht production.
• Training will be provided with examples of the standard of drawings expected to be delivered to our in-build teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with 2-5 years’ marine composite design experience

Personal Characteristic

• Good timekeeping.
• Honesty and integrity.
• High attention to detail.
• Professional and respectful approach, internally and externally.
• Positive, helpful and consistent.
• Willing to travel for business, if required

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to other UK sites

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave p/year
• Employer Pension contribution
• 0800 - 1630 - 5 days
• Death in service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• TELUS Assistance Programme
• Sick pay scheme

Please note that any applicants are required to have valid right to work status in the UK as part of their application