Senior / Lead Structural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Lead Structural Engineer to join their expanding team in Aberdeen. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects within the oil and gas sector, focusing on both onshore and offshore engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project requirements, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to technical specifications. With a hybrid working model, you will have the flexibility to work from home while being based in the office three days a week. If you have a passion for structural engineering and a strong background in the energy sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with a focus on structural design.
• Experience in oil and gas sector, both onshore and offshore.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project delivery, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Prepare technical specifications and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

CAD Software

Mathematical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Smart Plant

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

MCL require an experienced Senior / Lead Structural Engineer to join our Aberdeen clients expanding team.

Duration: 12 months +

Location: Clients offices in Aberdeen (City Centre) - Hybrid working is acceptable but our client does expect the successful applicant to be based in the office 3 days per week.

Rate: Circa £60.00 per hour (Ltd company rate)

**Candidates MUST have UK Right to work**

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager/Lead Structural Engineer with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedules
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety and integrity principles in structural documentation.
• Promote compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities.
• Maintain structural engineering work procedures, specifications, and computer aided design programs.
• Prepare engineering calculations.
• Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines.
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise.
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
• Prepare and/or review project standard specifications and design criteria.
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews.
• Carry out assigned tasks within budget and schedule.
• Stamp documents and drawings as required and if appropriately registered.
• Manage small capital and maintenance projects.
• Assist in defining project scope. Perform site visit to various client site for review, inspection, and assessment of existing structures.
• Assist in preparing proposals.
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior engineers, intermediate engineers, designers, technicians, and technologists.
• Assist in the compilation and delivery of weekly/monthly engineering status reports.

We are looking for applicants who have a Lead style / autonomous capability with previous Oil and Gas experience onshore and offshore, drilling and topsides engineering preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or in a related field
• 8+ years of experience working in engineering
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Smart Plant or similar
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker