Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore Wind Foundations - UK or EU

Clarehill Associates Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

International opportunities

Job summary

Clarehill Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior/Lead Structural Engineer to support offshore wind foundation design across UK and Europe. The role covers full lifecycle, from FEED/pre-FEED input to construction support, with emphasis on monopiles and jackets.

You will work across engineering, procurement and construction, review bidder proposals, prepare technical clarifications, and estimate CAPEX/OPEX impacts. Offshore wind experience is essential and chartered status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior offshore wind structural engineering experience required.
• Experience with FEED/pre-FEED for offshore wind is essential.
• Experience in design of monopiles or jackets will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on foundations during full lifecycle of development and operations.
• Review bidders' technical offers and assist in clarifications.
• Write/review Employer’s Technical and Engineering Requirements.
• Estimate CAPEX and OPEX impacts.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Construction and Procurement.

Skills

Offshore wind foundations

FEED/pre-FEED experience

Monopiles/Jackets design

CAPEX/OPEX estimation

Technical coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior/Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore Wind Foundations. UK or Europe.

Our client is currently seeking talented Engineer to join their team and support them with a new Offshore Wind project. Location: UK or EU.
This is a Senior / Lead / Principal role for Offshore Wind Foundation design.

Essential to have senior engineering experience offshore wind structures - ideally foundations.

The Company

Join one of the leading Renewable Engineering Companies, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of green energy. As specialist engineers catering to offshore wind, tidal, wave, and marine energy sectors, they are at the forefront of renewable innovations. Their rapid growth and commitment to sustainable solutions not only make them an exhilarating company to be part of but also offer incredible opportunities for both technical and personal advancement.

Role

As Lead, you will provide technical input on foundations during full lifecycle of development and operations - Managing Offshore Wind Foundation Design Contracts

Working across Engineering, Construction and Procurement

• Writing / reviewing / improving Employer’s Technical and Engineering Requirements
• Review of bidders’ technical offers
• Involvement in technical clarifications
• Assist Design development clarifications
• Estimates of CAPEX and OPEX impacts

Essential Requirements:

• Structural engineering experience within FEED / Pre FEED for the Offshore Wind sector.
• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in offshore wind turbine foundation design.
• Proficient in Structural design engineering for Offshore Wind.
• Experience in Design Engineering of Monopiles or Jackets.
• Experience working with developer / EPCI contractor on Offshore structures

Desirable Experience:

• Design of Primary or Secondary Steel for Offshore Wind.
• Transportation & Installation for OWF &/ Fabrication &/ Construction.
• Loads Analysis, specifically offshore loading and dynamics of offshore wind turbine foundations.
• Experience in Owner’s Engineering, Package Management, Engineering Management or Contract Management.
• Certifications from agencies like DNV-GL, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, etc.
• Offshore Wind Foundation design practices and developments
• Offshore wind regulations, codes of practice, and design standards
• Ideally Chartered Engineer / progressing towards charted status.

NB: please note it is essential to have offshore wind structural engineering experience. Our client has an excellent attitude towards ongoing personal development, Training & Development.

Position offers flexibility with locations across the UK & Europe with hybrid/ work-from-home options also available. Seize this opportunity to be a part of a groundbreaking team leading the renewable revolution!

Perm Role based in UK or EU with potential for partnership.