Senior Offshore Structures Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer to manage structural analyses and designs for offshore projects. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess solid experience in structural design and offshore engineering. This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to further their careers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural design across all project phases.
• Strong background in offshore structure analysis and design.
• Familiar with ISO 1900 series, API RP2A, AISC, and DNV standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses for offshore substructures and topsides.
• Define and evaluate optimal technical solutions during all project stages.
• Review and approve technical documentation prepared by contractors.

Skills

Structural design

Offshore analysis

Technical documentation review

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil, Offshore, Structural, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

DNVGL SESAM Suite

USFOS

ANSYS

SACS

STAAD

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Offshore Structural Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the execution, review, and approval of structural analyses and designs for offshore substructures and topsides across all project phases, from concept through to operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses for offshore substructures and topsides.
• Define and evaluate optimal technical solutions during all project stages (feasibility, FEED, detailed design).
• Review and approve technical documentation and analyses prepared by contractors or other team members.
• Prepare sketches, concept designs, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
• Produce and review technical documentation related to structural design across conceptual, FEED, tender, detailed engineering, and operational phases.
• Contribute to tender preparation and evaluation (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations) for structural aspects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company HSEQ policies.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Civil, Offshore, Structural, or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (with a focus on structures).
• Proven experience in structural design across all project phases (feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, and operations).
• Strong background in the analysis and design of offshore structures to ISO 1900 series, API RP2A, AISC, and DNV standards.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in software such as DNVGL SESAM Suite, USFOS, ANSYS, SACS, and STAAD.
• Ability to create and verify FEM models of fixed offshore structures (jackets and topsides) for in-place and temporary conditions.
• Experience in foundation system design (e.g., piles, mud mats).
• Expertise in nonlinear analyses (blast, dropped objects, impact, redundancy, pushover).
• Familiarity with offshore structural materials, fabrication, installation, and floater design.
• Experience in brownfield redesign, life extension assessments, and reliability analyses.

Soft Skills:

• Strong engineering judgement with the ability to solve complex problems independently.
• Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to innovate and propose practical technical solutions.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Offshore Structures Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included