Senior Offshore Structural Engineer – FPSOs & Wind

DONOVAN MARRISON LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Staff benefits package

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

DONOVAN MARRISON LTD is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its London-based office to lead offshore structural analyses and designs across FPSOs, mooring, topsides, and renewables projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering from concept through to delivery, with a strong emphasis on innovation and safety.

The role requires approximately 5–10 years of offshore structural engineering experience, a degree in structural/civil/marine engineering, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Around 5–10 years' postgraduate offshore structural engineering experience (essential).
• Degree in Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as ANSYS and/or STAAD Pro.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA/FEM).
• Understanding of offshore design principles and environmental/hydrodynamic loading.
• Familiarity with offshore design codes such as DNV, API, ABS or Eurocodes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork abilities.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural analysis and design of offshore structures, including FPSOs, topsides and mooring systems.
• Produce finite element models using ANSYS and STAAD Pro.
• Perform lifting analyses and assess structural integrity under operational and environmental loading.
• Design and assess offshore wind and renewable energy structures.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards (DNV, API, ABS, Eurocodes).
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with naval architects, mechanical engineers and drafting teams throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical engineering support as required.

Skills

Offshore experience

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

STAAD Pro

Job description

DONOVAN MARRISON LTD is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its London-based office to lead offshore structural analyses and designs across FPSOs, mooring, topsides, and renewables projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering from concept through to delivery, with a strong emphasis on innovation and safety.

The role requires approximately 5–10 years of offshore structural engineering experience, a degree in structural/civil/marine engineering, and proficiency in