Lead Structural Engineer – Offshore Wind (Secondary Steel)

Gattaca; Greater London, West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking a Lead/Principal Engineer for Secondary Steel to own design across major offshore wind projects. Based in London or Bristol, the role blends technical leadership with hands-on analysis from concept to detailed execution, supporting innovation and high-quality delivery.

The candidate will lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to ensure project success in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Extensive experience in secondary steel design for offshore structures.
• Proven background in offshore wind projects, including substations and turbine foundations.
• Strong knowledge of design standards and structural analysis tools SESAM, ANSYS, ABAQUS.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering design packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on secondary steel design for offshore projects.
• Lead engineering activities from concept to detail engineering.
• Perform and review structural analyses and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement.
• Drive innovative design approaches and optimize delivery.

Skills

Secondary steel design

Offshore wind experience

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SESAM

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Gattaca is seeking a Lead/Principal Engineer for Secondary Steel to own design across major offshore wind projects. Based in London or Bristol, the role blends technical leadership with hands-on analysis from concept to detailed execution, supporting innovation and high-quality delivery.

The candidate will lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to ensure project success in a hybrid work setting.