Principal Structural Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote working policies

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering company in Greater London is seeking a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer to coordinate and lead offshore wind farm projects. You will be responsible for managing a small team and ensuring project delivery according to time and budget. Requirements include chartered status, experience in offshore wind structure design, and proficiency in relevant design software. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on significant renewable energy projects, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with good experience in the offshore industry.
• Experience in offshore wind farm foundation design and statutory regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as ANSYS and SESAM.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural analysis

Design of offshore wind structures

Leadership

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

Chartered engineer

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

SACS

STAADPRO

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer page is loaded## Principal Structural Engineerlocations: GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grove: GB.London.Nova North: GB.Bristol.The Hubtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-149531### **Job Description**## Overview**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 role* 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.## About you* 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.## Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.## Additional information**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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.**#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*