Principal Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on offshore wind projects. This role offers the chance to shape sustainable solutions while leading a talented group of engineers. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs and analyses of offshore structures, all while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about engineering and making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working policies

Employee networks

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore wind farm foundation design and structural analysis.
• Proficiency in software for structural engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of offshore wind projects from concept to detailed design.
• Lead a team of engineers to ensure project success within budget.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Offshore Wind Design

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

SACS

STAADPRO

Job description

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Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

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 our key sectors, from Aviation, Cities & Development, to Education, Energy and Transportation. Known for your high-quality work, you'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders while managing large, diverse, local and remote delivery teams. In this deeply technical role, you'll have opportunities to develop your professional, digital and project management skills while contributing to the growth of our digital practice.

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

Your Purpose

• 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.
  
  

What You Can Bring

• 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 or 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 their 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. Chartered engineer with good 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 ability to adapt to diverse working environments.
• With “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.
  
  

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you 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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of 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 ability.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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