Offshore Structural Engineer

SLPE; Greater London, West of England; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Training and mentoring

Long service benefits

Descripción de la vacante

SLPE is seeking an experienced Offshore Structural Engineer to join our London/Bristol based team. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum 3 days in the office.

You will design and analyse offshore substations and wind turbine components, using Sesam and Ansys, while mentoring juniors and coordinating with clients. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in offshore structures, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and innovation.

Formación

• Degree in engineering with offshore structures or marine experience preferred.
• Experience in wind/offsore structures and design projects.
• Proficiency in Sesam and Ansys software.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimise offshore substation and wind turbine designs.
• Perform structural analyses (ULS, FLS, SLS) and validation.
• Produce drawings and design reports with SLPE CAD team support.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients on technical requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Team player

Creative thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Sesam suite

Ansys

Descripción del empleo

At SLPE, we are looking for an experienced Offshore Structural Engineer to join our expanding team.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Structural Engineer to join our innovative design team specialising in offshore substations and wind turbines. In this role, you will contribute to the structural design and analysis using top of the range software.

As an Structural Engineer, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to support the successful delivery of projects within the offshore energy sector.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone with 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in offshore structures, wind turbines, or marine systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, great interpersonal skills and want to be part of an organisation that is striving to achieve the goal of being the worlds leading offshore renewable energy team.

You will be familiar with structural design software used in the offshore wind industry, ideally the Sesam suite and Ansys, and be open minded to experience new software that is designed by our inhouse Software Engineering Team. In addition to this you will be comfortable with typical analyses such as ULS, FLS, wave loading, etc.

A familiarity with offshore wind foundations design is essential, especially in relation to interfaces between secondary structures and other disciplines such primary steel and electrical design.

You will be able to develop relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and challenge the status quo whilst also being proactive in the educating others on health and safety. You will have confidence in managing your own scope of work and budgets and mentor and train junior members of the SLPE team.

What we offer:

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This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the top engineers in the industry as part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence. You will have the chance to further develop your offshore wind expertise while enhancing your leadership, management, and technical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

At SLPE, we foster a friendly and flexible culture, consistently pushing the boundaries of offshore wind design.

The position allows you to shape your responsibilities based on your interests and career goals. With the right support and mentoring, you will have the opportunity to develop your career into Senior Engineer or Specialist Engineer including management of others. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal development.

SLPE delivers world-class projects through cutting-edge design processes, and we take pride in making the journey both challenging and enjoyable. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

The role offers a competitive salary range from £38,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise designs for offshore substations and wind turbine components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Working with our existing experienced secondary steel engineers to develop efficient and innovative designs for secondary structures on our wind turbine and substation foundations design projects.
• Perform structural analyses to validate design integrity, functionality, and safety.
• Utilize engineering software tools (e.g. Sesam suite and Ansys) to produce detailed drawings.
• Support the planning and execution of design phases, including feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs with broader project requirements, including FEA and CAD.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design reports, calculations, and risk assessments.
• Review and verify design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements and project goals.
• Participate in design reviews and client meetings.
• Preparation of high-quality design deliverables, including both written design reports and 2D drawings (supported by SLPE’s CAD team)
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost-effective design solutions to enhance project outcomes.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in offshore energy systems to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in offshore structures, wind turbines, or marine systems.
• Proven track record of contributing to complex design projects in the renewable energy sector desirable.
• Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g. Sesam suite and Ansys)
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as IEC and DNV.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
• Familiarity with typical design criteria and analysis approaches for secondary steel design, including ULS, FLS, SLS, and lift analysis of structures in air and water
• Experience of designing secondary steel structures for offshore wind projects, such as internal and external platforms, boat landings and ladders, gates and handrails would be beneficial.
• A strong understanding of structural detailing, such as design of welded and bolted connections
• Familiarity with applicable design standards, in particular Eurocode standards for steel and aluminium design

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work
• Be self-motivated, well organised, and a team player
• Think creatively to solve problems, while keeping an awareness of practicalities

Additional Information:

This role will be based in either London or Bristol. SLPE currently operates on a hybrid working basis, with staff expected to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week. For a Bristol-based candidate, regular travel to SLPE’s main office in central London will be required, for which expenses will be reimbursed.

On top of a competitive basic salary and working for a great place to work, we offer a number of additional core benefits with our employee’s wellbeing and work life balance in mind. These include:

• 25 days of flexible annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days after one year of service
• Birthday leave in addition to annual leave allowance
• Additional annual leave rewarded for longevity
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Fully paid professional subscriptions, training, and support
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension contributions
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Option of international remote working for up to 8 weeks per year
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous family-friendly policies including salary sacrifice workplace nursery scheme.
• Team social and well-being activities organised by SLPE.