Senior Structural Design Engineer

Ceto Talent; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in the UK is seeking a senior-level FEA Structural Engineer to work on offshore energy projects. This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate and an opportunity for a long-term contract. You will be responsible for structural modeling, performing stress analyses, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related engineering field, experience in offshore design, and proficiency in FEA tools like SESAM and ABAQUS. Join a team committed to excellence in structural design.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on complex offshore energy projects

Long-term contract with potential extensions

Work with a team of experts in structural design

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore structural engineering, focused on floating wind design.
• Strong background in offshore structural stress analysis using finite element methods.
• Existing right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build structural models and run analyses using FEM tools like SESAM, ABAQUS, ANSYS.
• Carry out detailed design calculations in line with industry codes and standards.
• Prepare clear, well-structured design reports and keep records following internal procedures.
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating substructures.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Finite element methods

Structural stress analysis

SESAM

Analytical problem-solving

Knowledge of structural standards

Education

Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, naval or a similar discipline

Tools

SESAM

ABAQUS

ANSYS

SACS

Job description

FEA Structural Engineer (senior level)

• South West London Office – Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Competitive Hourly Rate - Open to negotiation on hourly
• Outside IR35
• 12+ month contract | 37.5 hours per week

Ceto Talent is partnering with a leading EPC contractor, delivering large-scale and complex energy projects within the offshore sector.

We are seeking an experienced senior-level FEA Structural Engineer. You will report to the Structural Design Lead within the Offshore Wind business line. The team you will join is the Floating Wind projects in FEED phase to contribute to defining structural design solutions and preparing the Project Structural Design reports.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build structural models and run analyses using FEM tools such as SESAM, ABAQUS, ANSYS and in-house analysis software like SACS.
• Carry out detailed design calculations in line with the business’s requirements and current industry codes and standards, including DNV GL, API, AISC, EC and NORSOK.
• Review, comment on and approve structural drawings for steel structures based on the engineering design.
• Prepare clear, well-structured design reports and keep records following internal procedures.
• Make sure all work follows the business’s procedures and QHSE policies.
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating substructures, using the appropriate tools to verify the design.
• Apply sound engineering principles to support the team’s work.
• Suggest alternative methods, such as sub-modelling or influence matrix approaches, to solve complex structural challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in offshore structural engineering, ideally focused on floating wind design and modelling
• Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, naval or a similar engineering discipline
• Strong background in offshore structural stress analysis using finite element methods
• Knowledge of floating wind structure and foundation design practices
• Expert user of SESAM or similar FEA software
• Existing right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

💼 Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value offshore energy projects
• Long-term contract opportunity / extension possible
• Be part of a business driving excellence in structural design across the offshore sector

If you're interested to find out more, please reach out to Jasmine White at Ceto Talent for more information or apply now, and your details will be reviewed for consideration.

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