Head of Structural Engineering

LMOceans; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Collaborative culture

Involvement in high-profile projects

Job summary

LMOceans is seeking a Head of Structural Engineering in Aberdeen, Scotland. This senior leadership role involves providing technical direction and leading a high-performing team within the offshore engineering market. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of innovative engineering solutions while managing various offshore projects, particularly in renewable energy.

The position offers flexible working conditions and significant involvement in high-profile projects in a collaborative culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore structural engineering, particularly in offshore wind.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and technical delivery.
• Strong track record across design phases from concept through detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering discipline across offshore structures projects.
• Define and execute the structural engineering strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Support and lead tenders, proposals and client engagements, providing structural expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Head of Structural Engineering – Offshore Structures - BRAND NEW ROLE FOR OUR CLIENT

Location: Scotland / England (flexible/hybrid)

This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, strategic oversight and capability development for structural engineering within a growing, totally unique, design and contract led offshore engineering environment.

The position is central to building and leading a high-performing structural engineering function, supporting major offshore renewable energy and general infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, optimised and commercially viable engineering solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering discipline across offshore structures projects, including:
• Fixed and floating offshore wind foundations
• Offshore substations and topsides
• Subsea and marine infrastructure
• Provide technical oversight across concept, pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design stages
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant and optimised structural designs in line with industry standards (DNV, ISO, API, NORSOK)
• Champion constructability, safety in design, and lifecycle optimisation
• Act as technical authority for complex structural challenges and design decisions

Strategy, Growth & Capability Development

• Define and execute the structural engineering strategy aligned with business growth objectives
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing structural engineering team
• Identify and drive innovation in design approaches, digital tools and methodologies
• Support recruitment and capability expansion in line with projected market demand

Project & Commercial Contribution

• Support and lead tenders, proposals and client engagements, providing structural expertise
• Contribute to early-stage project definition, helping to shape scope, cost and risk
• Work closely with clients, developers and supply chain partners to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
• Ensure structural input supports commercially viable and optimised project outcomes
• Work collaboratively across disciplines (geotechnical, subsea, installation, environmental and advisory teams)
• Integrate structural engineering into a multi-disciplinary delivery model

External Representation

• Act as a senior representative in client and industry forums
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and industry presence
• Contribute to thought leadership within offshore structures and renewables engineering

Experience (essential)

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent
• Extensive experience in offshore structural engineering, particularly in offshore wind
• Strong track record across design phases (concept through detailed design)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and technical delivery
• Deep understanding of offshore structures, including fixed and floating systems
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bids and client engagement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on global offshore renewables projects
• Knowledge of construction and installation methodologies
• Experience integrating structural design with geotechnical and installation considerations
• Interest in innovation, digital engineering and optimisation techniques

What Our Client Offer

• Opportunity to lead a key engineering discipline within a growing business, unique positioned within a joint-venture
• Direct involvement in high-profile offshore energy projects from the top down
• Flexible and hybrid working environment (Scotland & London office bases)
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, technical excellence and impact
• Clear opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the business

Role Context

This role sits within a rapidly expanding offshore engineering market, driven by global investment in renewable energy and associated infrastructure. There is increasing demand for integrated, design-led engineering solutions that optimise performance, reduce risk and support efficient project delivery from the earliest stages.

The position offers a unique opportunity to define and lead structural engineering capability within a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of offshore development.