Principal Structural Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering company in the UK seeks a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer to lead innovative projects in offshore wind farm development. This role involves coordinating teams, designing offshore structures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must be chartered engineers with relevant experience and strong leadership skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity, offering flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Flexible work options

Employee networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore industry and steel design for wind turbine foundations.
• Proven track record in leading projects to successful completion on budget.
• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge in offshore structural activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of global projects in offshore wind farm development.
• Provide leadership to a team of offshore structural engineers.
• Design and analyze fixed and floating offshore structures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expertise in monopiles and jackets

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in software like ANSYS and STAADPRO

Education

Chartered engineer

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

STAADPRO

Job description

Take our vision into the future.

Join our leading Structural Engineering practice where the work is complex, and everyone is up to the challenge. You'll shape places and spaces that matter across sectors like Aviation, Cities & Development, Education, Energy, and Transportation. Known for high-quality work, you'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders while managing diverse, remote teams. This role offers opportunities to develop your professional, digital, and project management skills and contribute to our digital practice's growth.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer to join our expanding team in the UK.

Your purpose:

• Coordinate the delivery of global projects in offshore wind farm development or asset management, developing innovative solutions.
• Provide leadership to a team of offshore structural engineers, delivering work packages per industry standards and client requirements.
• Design and analyze fixed and floating offshore structures to support renewable energy goals and climate change mitigation.

What you can bring:

• Lead or collaborate on projects ensuring successful completion within budget and schedule, including structural analysis and design of offshore wind structures like foundations, meteorological masts, and substations.
• Expertise in monopiles, jackets, or floating systems, with skills in analysis techniques such as pile-soil interaction and wind/wave dynamic loading.
• Leadership skills to foster innovation and proactivity within a multidisciplinary team.
• Chartered engineer with offshore industry experience, especially in steel design for wind turbine foundations or substations.
• Experience with offshore wind farm foundation design, relevant regulations, and proficiency in software like ANSYS, SESAM, SACs, or STAADPRO.
• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge in offshore structural activities, transportation, installation, and environmental loading.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to diverse environments.
• A proactive, learning-oriented attitude, capable of mentoring junior engineers.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 UK companies and a Times Top 50 employer for women, we use innovation and data to help deliver essential infrastructure. We are committed to sustainability, social value, diversity, and inclusion, supporting communities and underrepresented groups.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting, including proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, valuing applications from all backgrounds.

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Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular