Offshore Materials & Corrosion Lead

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Materials & Corrosion Engineer to support offshore wind structures from concept through fabrication and commissioning. You will specify materials, review weld procedures, and develop corrosion protection philosophies for lifecycle integrity.

Ideal candidates have offshore wind/oil & gas or marine project experience, strong QA/NDT knowledge, and a track record in coating systems and TSA/cathodic protection. Hybrid UK work style is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials/Corrosion or related field required.
• Significant offshore wind/oil & gas or marine project experience.
• Knowledge of coating systems, corrosion mitigation and asset integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide material and corrosion input across concept to commissioning.
• Develop and review welding and fabrication specifications (WPS/PQR).
• Define corrosion protection philosophies and coating strategies.
• Support QA, NDT and supplier compliance in projects.

Skills

Materials engineering

Corrosion engineering

Welding specifications

Fabrication knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering or Corrosion/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Help deliver the next generation of offshore energy infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Materials & Corrosion Engineer to support the design, fabrication, and lifecycle integrity of offshore structures across the offshore wind sector. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong expertise in structural materials, corrosion protection, fabrication processes, welding specifications, and quality assurance for offshore assets.

Responsibilities

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide specialist input throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and FEED through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and operations.

Materials Engineering

• Provide specialist advice on the selection and specification of structural steels and associated materials for offshore structures.
• Develop material specifications for primary and secondary steel components, including foundations, offshore substations, and ancillary structures.
• Review material certification and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support material procurement activities and supplier qualification processes.

Corrosion Engineering

• Develop corrosion protection philosophies for offshore structures.
• Specify and review coating systems, thermal spray aluminium (TSA), galvanizing systems, and corrosion protection strategies.
• Assess corrosion risks throughout fabrication, transportation, installation, and operational phases.
• Support cathodic protection design and interface with specialist CP contractors and consultants.
• Provide lifecycle integrity assessments and recommendations for inspection and maintenance planning.

Fabrication & Welding

• Develop and review welding specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welding qualification requirements, and fabrication specifications.
• Create Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review fabrication methodologies and assess manufacturability of structural designs.
• Provide technical support on welding‑related issues, repairs, and non‑conformance assessments.
• Support resolution of fabrication queries from yards and contractors.
• Review NDT requirements and weld acceptance criteria.

Quality Assurance & Technical Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including DNV, ISO, EN and AWS requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and fabrication readiness assessments.
• Support audits of fabricators, coating contractors, and material suppliers.
• Provide technical approval of materials and corrosion‑related deliverables.

Project Support & Stakeholder Management

• Interface with structural, geotechnical, installation, and asset integrity teams.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, transportation, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support contractor management, technical bid evaluations, and supplier engagement.
• Contribute to project risk assessments and lessons learned initiatives.

About You

Essential Experience

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Corrosion Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore wind, offshore oil and gas, marine, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of offshore structural materials and fabrication processes.
• Experience developing and reviewing welding and fabrication specifications.
• Experience with coating systems, corrosion mitigation, and asset integrity management.
• Understanding of fabrication yard practices and quality control requirements.

Technical Expertise

• Structural steels and material selection.
• Welding processes and qualifications.
• Fatigue‑sensitive welded structures.
• Coating inspection and specification.
• Thermal spray aluminium (TSA) systems.
• Cathodic protection systems.
• Corrosion risk assessment.
• NDT techniques and acceptance standards.
• Fabrication quality assurance and surveillance.
• Offshore transportation and installation considerations.

Professional Skills

• Strong technical report writing and specification development skills.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proactive problem‑solving approach and strong attention to detail.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership, preferred.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a flexible holiday allowance to balance work and personal life. Opportunities for training and professional development are available to grow skills and expertise. A hybrid working culture supports flexibility.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.