Principal Engineer Offshore Wind

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy in the offshore wind sector is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design of monopile foundations. This role involves using advanced software for structural design, collaborating with diverse teams, and managing multiple projects to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marine structural engineering, particularly in monopile design, and will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture focused on professional development and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical & dental insurance

Flexible pension plan

Life assurance & income protection

25 days annual leave

Generous parental leave

Professional training & chartership support

Cycle to Work scheme

1-month international remote work

Qualifications

• 8+ years in offshore wind or marine structural engineering.
• Strong understanding of global analysis and marine loads.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and optimisation of monopile foundations.
• Manage technical delivery of multiple offshore wind foundation projects.

Skills

Offshore wind engineering

Structural design

Fatigue analysis

Load calculations

Marine loads

Soil-structure interaction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Sesam suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer (WTG Foundations)

Location: London or Bristol (Hybrid, with travel to HQ if Bristol-based)

Who are we recruiting for?

A rapidly growing and award-winning offshore wind engineering consultancy leading innovation in monopile foundation design.

What will you be doing?

• Leading structural design and optimisation of primary steel monopile foundations using cutting-edge in-house software.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design excellence across all project stages.
• Managing technical delivery of multiple offshore wind foundation projects to budget and timeline.
• Providing expert insight on fatigue, load calculations, structural integrity, and offshore codes.
• Mentoring junior engineers and championing innovation in monopile technologies.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• 8+ years in offshore wind or marine structural engineering, specialising in monopile primary steel design.
• Strong understanding of global analysis, marine loads, and soil-structure interaction.
• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering; chartered or working towards chartership.
• Familiarity with design tools (in-house and industry standard, e.g. Sesam suite).
• Proven leadership and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £70,000–£90,000+ (based on experience)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Flexible pension plan, life assurance & income protection
• 25 days annual leave + buy extra after 1 year
• Generous parental leave
• Professional training & chartership support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 1-month international remote work (twice a year)
• Friendly, inclusive, and flexible working culture

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.