Principal Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer to join its expanding team in the UK. This role involves leading projects in offshore wind farm development, designing innovative structures, and mentoring junior engineers. We value flexible working arrangements, promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Comprehensive training portfolio

Support for corporate membership of relevant institutions

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with over twelve years of experience in offshore engineering.
• Experience in offshore wind farm foundation design and statutory regulations.
• Solid theoretical and practical experience in offshore structural activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of global projects for offshore wind farms.
• Design and analyze fixed and floating structures.
• Lead a small team of offshore structural engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

STAADPRO

Job description

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

What you will do:

• As a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer in our team, you will coordinate the delivery of our global portfolio of projects through various levels of development (conceptual, FEED and detailed design projects) for major offshore wind farm development or the asset management of those offshore wind farms, together with developing innovative solutions.
• You will be expected to provide effective leadership to a small team of offshore structural engineers and will be responsible for delivering work packages in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• You’ll design and analyse both fixed and floating structures to be designed for the growing offshore renewables sector, actively helping to reduce the effects of climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects or collaborate with the lead engineer to ensure successful completion of the project within the stipulated budget and timeframe.
• Execute structural analysis and design of offshore wind structures, including foundations for wind turbine generators, meteorological masts, and substation platforms.
• Exhibit advanced expertise in the design of monopiles, jackets, or floating systems, employing integrated analysis techniques such as pile-soil interaction, PISA soil analysis, and time-domain analysis from wind and wave dynamic loading.
• Provide effective leadership for a small team, fostering innovation and proactivity within the project group in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ensure that all design work under your purview is performed, reviewed, checked, and approved in accordance with engineering procedures or as specified in a Project Quality Plan.
• Be accountable for delivering assigned work packages.

Experience, Education, and other requirements:

• Chartered engineer with more than twelve years of relevant experience in offshore industry with a focus on either Primary or Secondary Steel design, preferably for Offshore Wind Turbine Generator Foundations or offshore substations.
• Experience in Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) foundation design, familiarity with design developments in the offshore wind industry, statutory regulations, codes of practice, and standards. It is preferable to possess some, if not all, of these competencies.
• Proficiency in the use of software such as ANSYS, SESAM, or to a lesser extent, SACs and STAADPRO.
• Solid theoretical foundation supported by practical experience in offshore structural activities such as transportation and installation procedures, design for manufacturability, and offshore environmental loading.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to diverse working environments.
• With a “can-do” attitude, capacity to learn from others as well as being assertive in presenting own technical works.
• Mentoring more junior engineers to be part of the delivery team.

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What we offer?

At AtkinsRéalis, we recognize that many well-qualified people are looking to further their careers but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested in discussing how we can accommodate individual requirements. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce where work-life balance is prioritized. By default, AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, with no fixed 9-5 schedule, no requirement for a 5-day week, no obligation for a full-time contract, and no need to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against other consultants, with a default 25 days of leave per year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

We are committed to developing our people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a comprehensive training portfolio and development activities designed to maximize individual abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant clearance level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include details of security clearance in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.