Principal Structural Engineer

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in primary steel design for offshore wind turbine foundations. This role involves leading design and analysis of monopile foundations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in offshore structural engineering and strong leadership skills, with opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

Pension, life assurance, income protection

International remote working (1 month, twice a year)

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in offshore structural engineering.
• Expertise in fatigue, structural integrity, marine loads, and soil-structure interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis of monopile foundations.
• Collaborate with geotechnical and secondary steel teams.
• Drive innovation in monopile design and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Sesam suite

Job description

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Principal Engineer – WTG Foundations (Monopiles)

I'm looking for a Principal Engineer specialising in primary steel design for offshore wind turbine foundations (monopiles) to join a growing team.

You’ll lead the design, analysis, and optimisation of monopile foundations using advanced in-house software, guiding projects from concept through to execution. This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and client interaction, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design and analysis of monopile foundations using proprietary tools and the Sesam suite.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and client requirements.
• Collaborate with geotechnical and secondary steel teams for integrated solutions.
• Oversee project delivery, manage technical outputs, and coordinate with certification bodies.
• Drive innovation in monopile design and monitor industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage small technical teams.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards it.
• 8+ years of experience in offshore structural engineering, especially global analysis of monopiles.
• Expertise in fatigue, structural integrity, marine loads, and soil-structure interaction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Location & Working Model:

Based in London or Bristol (hybrid model, minimum 3 days/week in office). Bristol-based staff must travel regularly to London HQ (expenses covered).

• Private medical & dental insurance
• Pension, life assurance, income protection
• International remote working (1 month, twice a year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous parental leave

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Services for Renewable Energy

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