Principal Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer for their growing UK team. This role involves leading offshore wind farm projects, providing design and analysis for structures, and mentoring junior engineers. You will contribute to climate change mitigation efforts while delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates should possess a Chartered Engineer status and over a decade of experience in the offshore industry.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of offshore industry experience focusing on steel design for wind turbine foundations or substations.
• Experience in offshore wind farm foundation design, familiar with industry standards.
• Proficient in structural analysis software and demonstrated ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project delivery across development stages for offshore wind farms.
• Ensure design work complies with quality plans and procedures.
• Lead a team of engineers focusing on innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Structural Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer

Masters in Engineering or similar

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:

• Coordinate the delivery of our global portfolio of projects through various development stages (conceptual, FEED, detailed design) for offshore wind farm development or asset management, developing innovative solutions.
• Provide effective leadership to a small team of offshore structural engineers, ensuring work packages are delivered according to customer requirements and industry standards.
• Design and analyze fixed and floating structures for the offshore renewables sector, contributing to climate change mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects or collaborate with lead engineers to ensure successful completion within budget and timeframes.
• Perform structural analysis and design of offshore wind structures, including foundations, meteorological masts, and substations.
• Exhibit expertise in monopiles, jackets, or floating systems, using analysis techniques like pile-soil interaction, PISA soil analysis, and dynamic loading analysis.
• Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team, fostering innovation and proactivity.
• Ensure design work complies with procedures and quality plans, and is reviewed and approved appropriately.
• Be responsible for delivering assigned work packages.

Experience, Education, and Other Requirements:

• Chartered engineer with over 12 years of offshore industry experience, focusing on steel design for wind turbine foundations or substations.
• Experience in offshore wind farm foundation design, familiar with industry standards, regulations, and codes.
• Proficiency in software such as ANSYS, SESAM, or SACs, STAADPRO.
• Strong theoretical knowledge supported by practical experience in offshore structural activities, transportation, and environmental loading.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to diverse environments.
• Proactive, assertive, with a positive attitude and capacity to mentor junior engineers.

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What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, accommodating individual needs.
• Competitive salary, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Development opportunities, including training and support for professional memberships.

Additional Information:

• This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting process.
• Applicants should not disclose current or past security clearances in their application.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and support networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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