Senior Design Engineer

Aquaterra Energy Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Matching pension contribution

Life cover x 4 basic salary

25 days Paid annual leave + bank hols

Option to purchase additional holidays

Training & Development and CPD

Reduced gym membership

Employee assistance scheme

Funded sports, social and charity ;

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Aquaterra Energy Limited is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to own and drive technically challenging offshore design projects from concept to delivery.

You will manage design tasks, perform analyses, develop detailed drawings, and lead design reviews while coordinating with clients and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading complex design work end‑to‑end.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design engineering activities from project initiation through to completion.
• Develop detailed designs and progress concepts into engineering solutions.
• Perform or review calculations, FEA, and technical drawings.
• Chair design reviews and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Mentor graduate and developing engineers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Finite element analysis

Engineering calculations

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

At Aquaterra Energy we specialise in providing engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry – helping clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations from drilling and field development, to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewable, and hydrogen projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished engineer to take ownership of technically challenging projects, lead design activities from concept through to delivery, and support the continued development of graduate and developing engineers. You will manage allocated design tasks against agreed project plans, milestones and deadlines while working closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, clients and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

As Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead and manage design engineering activities from project initiation through to completion.
• Develop a detailed understanding of project requirements, key milestones and delivery expectations.
• Plan design work effectively and proactively identify any variations from the agreed project plan.
• Develop conceptual designs and progress agreed concepts into detailed engineering solutions.
• Undertake or lead mechanical and structural calculations, finite element analysis and technical drafting.
• Prepare and review drawings, test procedures, inspection documentation and other technical deliverables.
• Check and approve calculations, drawings, FEA and supporting documentation produced by colleagues.
• Chair design reviews and clearly present technical solutions to project stakeholders.
• Delegate work effectively to engineers assigned to your projects.
• Engage with customers, clients and suppliers as required.
• Train and mentor graduate and developing engineers.
• Contribute to departmental improvement initiatives and the development of engineering best practice.

About you:

You will be a capable and proactive engineering professional with experience of taking ownership of complex design work and driving projects through to successful delivery.

You will bring:

• Strong mechanical and structural design engineering capability.
• Experience of engineering calculations, technical drawings and finite element analysis.
• The ability to plan, coordinate and manage design activities against project deadlines.
• Experience reviewing and checking technical work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The confidence to lead design reviews and technical discussions.
• The ability to delegate work and support the development of other engineers.
• A commitment to high technical standards, continuous improvement and safe working practices.
• This role requires the unfettered right to work in the UK, this role is not a sponsored role within our organisation.

At Aquaterra Energy we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

BENEFITS:

• Private Health Insurance
• Matching pension contribution
• Life cover x 4 basic salary
• 25 days Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Training & Development and commitment to CPD
• Reduced gym membership
• Employee assistance scheme
• Funded sports, social and charity events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.