Senior Structural Engineer

3 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time

About the Role

Ocado Group is a leading technology company that is revolutionizing the way people shop for groceries. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing cutting-edge Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for our Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) worldwide.

Within the ASRS department, you will be part of a team that specializes in creating innovative, reliable products that align with our clients' and customers' diverse needs. Your expertise will be essential in performing complex simulations and analysis of the ASRS physical storage infrastructure to predict failure modes against specific load cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform FE modelling in Comsol
  • Develop internal modelling and analysis tools that reduce the effort for development iteration
  • Work in partnership with global SMEs to quickly problem solve across a product's load combinations and regional constraints
  • Prepare reports and design changes
  • Make calculations about pressures, loads, stresses and fatigue
  • Consider the strength of construction materials and select appropriately
  • Provide technical advice on safe designs and construction
  • Analyse configurations of the basic components of a structure
  • Communicate solutions and designs to varying levels of seniority in both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Quality and timely delivery of your own work
  • Estimation of work and contribution to project planning
  • Identify and communicate technical risks and mitigate them
  • Supporting design variation studies
  • Contributing to peer/design reviews
  • Point of contact for structural technical queries

About You

  • Extensive experience as a structural engineer
  • Experience as a Stress Analyst
  • Ability to conduct FE Analysis in modern multiphysics tools
  • Ability to identify and mitigate technical risk through calculation and simulation
  • Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work and communicate progress under pressure within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to assess, challenge and identify gaps in technical requirements
  • Ability to influence concepts to meet technical requirements
  • Present, demonstrate, and justify your work

What We Offer

Ocado Group is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 30 days working from anywhere in the world policy
  • Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
  • Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
  • Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining)
  • Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
  • Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices
  • Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
  • 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining)

About Ocado Group

Ocado Group is a technology company that is transforming the way people shop for groceries. We are a leading provider of online grocery shopping and delivery services, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and our communities. We are looking for talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.



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