FOU & BoP Engineer O&M

Inch Cape Offshore Limited

Montrose

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Inch Cape Offshore Limited seeks a Foundation Engineer to manage the integrity, performance and lifecycle of offshore wind turbine foundations and substructures during operation. You will ensure safety, compliance and optimisation for maximum turbine availability and revenue, while maintaining ALARP in line with UK regulations.

The role covers technical governance, data interpretation, O&M engineering support, and collaboration with OEMs, regulators and stakeholders in the Montrose area.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil / Structural / Offshore / Mechanical Engineering and offshore wind experience.
Proven experience in offshore foundations or offshore structures.
Strong knowledge of structural analysis, fatigue and marine environments.
Experience in asset integrity or O&M engineering roles.

Responsibilities

Lead integrity management of offshore foundations (monopiles & Jackets).
Develop risk‑based inspection strategies and assess structural performance.
Support remaining life assessments and life extension strategies.
Review inspection data and define remedial actions.
Lead or support root cause investigations for structural issues.
Define and optimise maintenance programmes for foundations.
Provide input for major component replacement campaigns and RAMS.
Interface with certification bodies and IVBs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue

Marine environments

Asset integrity

O&M engineering

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil / Structural / Offshore / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA tools

Structural modelling software

Job description

Is this your chance to join the team operating one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms?

Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm situated 15km from the Angus coast in the North Sea. The power it generates will be transmitted 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, in East Lothian from where it will enter the national transmission system. Inch Cape is a more than £3 billion infrastructure project that will make a significant contribution to the UK’s carbon emissions reduction targets. Once complete its 72 turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in Scotland.

Summary of Assignment

The Foundation Engineer is responsible for the structural integrity, performance and lifecycle management of offshore wind turbine foundations and substructures during the operational phase of the windfarm. The role ensures that all foundation assets are safe, compliant, and optimised for performance, supporting maximum turbine availability and revenue generation, while maintaining risks As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) in accordance with UK regulatory expectations.

Location: Montrose, (3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH)

Responsibilities

Asset Integrity & Structural Performance

Lead the integrity management of offshore foundations (monopiles & Jackets)
Develop and implement risk‑based inspection strategies
Analyse structural performance considering fatigue, corrosion, scour, and environmental loading
Support remaining life assessments and life extension strategies
Review inspection data (ROV, seabed surveys, NDT) and define remedial actions
Lead or support root cause investigations for structural anomalies or failures

Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR)

Define and optimise planned and corrective maintenance programmes for foundations
Support offshore campaigns including inspection scopes, method statements, and contractor management
Provide engineering input into major component replacement or structural repair campaigns
Ensure all maintenance activities align with O&M plans, consent conditions, and environmental commitments

Engineering Authority & Technical Governance

Act as Technical Authority for foundation systems within the asset
Ensure compliance with applicable standards;
- ISO 19902 / DNV-ST-0126 / IEC standards
- UK HSE regulations and Offshore Safety Case requirements
Interface with certification bodies and independent verification engineers (IVBs)
Review and approve engineering change proposals and concessions

Operational Support to O&M Activities

Provide real‑time engineering support for;
- Offshore faults and defects
- Vessel‑based intervention campaigns
- Emergency response scenarios
Collaborate with O&M teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of offshore work scopes
Contribute to work planning, RAMS reviews, and offshore readiness

Data, Monitoring & Digital Systems

Utilise and develop Asset Management Systems (AMS) and structural health monitoring tools
Interpret data from;
- SCADA systems
- Structural monitoring sensors
- Inspection and survey reports
Drive predictive maintenance strategies and performance optimisation

Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance

Ensure all activities comply with;
- Health & Safety Management Systems
- Environmental Management Systems
Support development of the Operational Safety Case
Ensure risks to personnel, assets, and environment are managed to ALARP principles
Contribute to marine licence compliance and environmental mitigation measures

Commercial & Stakeholder Interface

Support budgeting and cost for foundation O&M activities
Interface with;
- Tier 1 contractors and OEMs
- Regulators (e.g. Marine Directorate, HSE)
- Internal stakeholders and shareholders
Provide input into lifecycle cost optimisation and risk‑based decision making

Key Deliverables