Lead Structural Engineer - Contract (outside IR35)

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology company is seeking an experienced structural engineer to assess and optimize offshore structures. The ideal candidate will have formal qualifications in Structural or Civil Engineering and extensive experience in offshore engineering, including advanced structural analysis using SACS software. This role involves leading a team and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and possess strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities in Aberdeen and London.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore structural engineering, including design and analysis.
• Familiarity with international offshore structural standards (e.g., API, ISO).
• Excellent work management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for life extension assessments of offshore structures.
• Perform advanced structural analysis using SACS software.
• Lead and manage a team of structural engineers.

Skills

Structural condition assessments

Life extension strategy development

Advanced structural analysis using SACS

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Formal qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

SACS software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.

Genesis Energies is a global business unit of Technip Energies, providing impartial, high-value advisory services for the energy industry. We have an unrivalled track record of bringing high-impact solutions to clients. As trusted advisors committed to a sustainable future, we have extensive experience working in true partnership with our clients while providing innovative, robust and sustainable solutions. This is what differentiates Genesis in todays market.

From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, spread across 13 countries, our people thrive in a dynamic, proactive business that's balanced with a deep sense of environmental responsibility.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low‑carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the collaboration, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

Scope of Services

• Life Extension Assessment: Develop strategies and deliver detailed analyses to assess and optimise the life extension of offshore structures, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• SACS Analysis: Perform advanced structural analysis using SACS software to evaluate in-place conditions, fatigue life, abnormal, seismic and accidental load scenarios.
• Project Team Leadership: Manage and provide technical oversight to a team of structural engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, fit-for-purpose solutions within project timelines.
• Technical Compliance: Provide expertise to ensure offshore structural systems meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for offshore projects.

Requirements

• Formal qualification and/or certification in Structural or Civil Engineering (or a related field).
• Extensive, broad experience in offshore structural engineering, including design, analysis, condition assessment, and life extension strategy development.
• Strong expertise in structural condition assessments and life extension strategy development for offshore facilities.
• Proven experience in performing advanced structural analysis using SACS software (essential).
• Familiarity with international offshore structural standards (e.g., API, ISO) and offshore safety regulations.
• Previous experience working on offshore life extension projects in regions such as the North Sea, Middle East, or Asia-Pacific.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of engineers, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of project objectives.
• Excellent work management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage interfaces and relationships between diverse project stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and client‑facing skills, with full proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Location: Aberdeen (project office) / London

It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.genesisenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.

As an equal opportunity employer Technip Energies considers only qualified applicants without regard to colour, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.