Department Head - Structural - Optimus Plus

Oil, Gas and Renewables; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a passionate Department Head for Structural Engineering to lead projects and mentor teams. This role involves business development, overseeing compliance, quality of designs, and ensuring the smooth delivery of engineering projects. Embrace the opportunity to shape your team and drive innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave + holiday buy scheme

Flexible & hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in detailed design and engineering approval.
• Strong understanding of Autodesk design tools.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural discipline and oversee project delivery.
• Act as contract focal point for Structural Integrity services.
• Manage discipline budgets and client billing.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial performance oversight

Mentoring engineering teams

Knowledge of Oil & Gas codes

Autodesk design tools

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering (BSc or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

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About The Role

Shape the Future of Structural Engineering

At Optimus Plus, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy and offshore engineering. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Department Head – Structural to lead our structural discipline with energy, expertise, and vision.

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for ensuring the competence, capability, and smooth delivery of all structural engineering projects. You’ll play a vital part in how we deliver for our clients and develop our people—while helping us drive innovation across sectors.

As Department Head – Structural, You Will

Business Development

• Be a key figure in maintaining and growing strong client relationships.
• Contribute discipline expertise to bids, tenders, and CTRs.
• Support marketing and maintain the strong reputation of Optimus Plus.
  
  

Engineering Leadership

• Act as the contract focal point for our Structural Integrity services.
• Oversee and approve structural designs, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Allocate work efficiently, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Uphold competence standards and support continual team development.
  
  

Commercial Responsibility

• Manage discipline budgets through our time-writing system.
• Handle commercial variations and change control.
• Liaise with clients on billing and performance issues.
• Report on commercial and operational performance at senior level.
  
  

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in an Engineering discipline (BSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (preferred).
• Extensive experience in detailed design and engineering approval.
• Strong understanding of Autodesk design tools and MS Office.
• Thorough knowledge of Oil & Gas codes and standards.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams.
  
  

Personal Attributes

You Embody The Optimus Plus GENES – Our Core Values

• Go the extra mile
• Empower our people
• Never get complacent
• Engage our partners
• Step up and deliver
  
  

If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams and setting the standard for engineering excellence, this role is for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance & income protection
• Private medical cover
• 33 days annual leave + holiday buy scheme
• Flexible & hybrid working
  
  

About Us

We are all about practical delivery. Our expert engineering solutions are always tailored, pragmatic, credible and fit for purpose. That is the Optimus way.

Optimus is an integrated, multi-discipline engineering design, project delivery and consultancy organisation. Founded in 1999, the business began as a consultancy with a headcount of just four. In the intervening years, Optimus has grown into a highly respected international engineering consultancy with almost 100 employees working for clients worldwide.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.

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