Engineer

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ORE Catapult is seeking an Engineer to join its Research & Engineering team. The role delivers technical work across research, development and commercial projects, contributing to design, analysis and technology development in the offshore renewables sector.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, produce high-quality reports, and engage with industry stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working across multiple sites, supporting the UK's net zero goals.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in an engineering, technical or research environment.
• Experience delivering technical research activities or engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work packages across research, development and commercial projects.
• Support engineering analysis, design, simulation and technology development.
• Undertaking literature reviews, technical research and industry assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports, analysis and project documentation.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, industry workshops and collaborative projects.
• Applying engineering knowledge to solve technical challenges within offshore renewable energy projects.
• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and technical specialists across ORE Catapult.
• Supporting the development of innovative commercial and research opportunities.
• Ensuring activities are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Representing ORE Catapult at industry forums and stakeholder engagements where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Numerical modelling tools

Job description

£37,000

ORE Catapult | Full Time | Hybrid Working

Glasgow, Blyth, Aberdeen, Grimsby, Pembroke Dock or Hayle

About Us

ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, accelerating the technologies needed to deliver a net zero future.

Working with industry, academia and government, we help develop, test and commercialise innovative technologies that support the growth of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, whilst strengthening the UK supply chain and driving economic growth.

The Role

We're looking for an Engineer to join our Research & Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for innovation, research and technology development to support the delivery of cutting-edge renewable energy projects across the offshore renewables sector.

As an Engineer, you will undertake the technical delivery of research and development projects, programmes and commercial services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a range of engineering and research activities including design, analysis, technology development, innovation support and technical research.

You will help develop innovative solutions to industry challenges, support the advancement of emerging technologies and contribute to projects that accelerate the growth of offshore renewable energy and support the UK's net zero ambitions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering technical work packages across research, development and commercial projects.
• Supporting engineering analysis, design, simulation and technology development activities.
• Undertaking literature reviews, technical research and industry assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports, analysis and project documentation.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, industry workshops and collaborative projects.
• Applying engineering knowledge to solve technical challenges within offshore renewable energy projects.
• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and technical specialists across ORE Catapult.
• Supporting the development of innovative commercial and research opportunities.
• Ensuring activities are delivered in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Representing ORE Catapult at industry forums and stakeholder engagements where appropriate.

About You

You'll be an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working within an innovation-focused environment.

You'll be motivated by technology development, research and delivering practical engineering solutions that support the future of offshore renewable energy.

You'll Ideally Have

• A degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Marine Engineering or similar.
• Experience working within a relevant engineering, technical or research environment.
• Experience delivering technical research activities or engineering projects successfully.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience within offshore renewables, renewable energy or a related engineering sector.
• Experience using specialist engineering software such as CAD, mechanical analysis or numerical modelling tools.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes and industry good practice.
• Understanding of offshore operations and associated health and safety requirements.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 17025 quality environments.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of offshore renewable energy innovation, helping to develop technologies that support the UK's transition to net zero.

You’ll work alongside leading engineers, researchers and industry partners on projects that make a tangible impact across the offshore renewable energy sector. From technology development and engineering analysis to research, innovation and industry collaboration, you’ll help shape the future of renewable energy in the UK and beyond.

Please note that this position is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the full duration of their employment.