Principal Structural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer to join its expanding team in London. This exciting role involves coordinating the delivery of innovative offshore wind projects, leading a team of engineers, and applying advanced structural analysis techniques. You will be at the forefront of combating climate change by designing both fixed and floating structures for renewable energy. The company values flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance while providing competitive salaries and extensive training opportunities. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Annual Leave

Training and Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years in offshore industry focusing on steel design for wind turbine foundations.
• Experience with offshore wind farm foundation design and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring successful completion within budget and timeframe.
• Design and analyze offshore structures for wind energy sector.

Skills

Offshore Structural Engineering

Leadership

Structural Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Chartered Engineer

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

ANSYS

SESAM

SACS

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 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.

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 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.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s 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 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.