Senior Structural Designer

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering and digital asset management seeks a Senior Structural Designer. This role involves overseeing structural design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering effective relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of design principles and offshore operations, along with proficiency in essential design software. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and safety in asset management, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design and offshore operations is essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check design deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Supervise other designers and manage third-party suppliers.

Skills

Design Principles

Offshore Operations

Maintenance Layout

Plant Design

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk

ReCap

Microsoft Packages

Job description

Job Description

Who is GDi?

We are an Aberdeen-based, leading provider of engineering and digital asset management solutions. By delivering ultra-efficient technology and safety-driven solutions, GDi helps our clients safely and efficiently manage their assets.

GDi are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Senior Structural Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of design principles, offshore operations, maintenance, layout, and plant design.

As a Senior Structural Designer, you are responsible for carrying out Structural Design for Global Design Innovation Ltd, and any other company as may be added to GDi’s portfolio.

Key Activities and Accountabilities:

1. Skilled in preparing and checking design deliverables within the budget hours/Norms and schedule.
2. Resolve technical queries and ensure satisfactory outcomes.
3. Competent in completing site surveys and interpreting survey data/documents in completion of design deliverables.
4. Supervise other discipline designers as determined by the Lead or Principal Designer.
5. Prepare design scope for both man-hours and equipment estimates where necessary.
6. Report on job progress.
7. Manage 3rd Party Suppliers in the execution of design delivery as required.
8. Support preparation of pre-qualification responses, proposals, tenders, and programmes for work.

Essential Skills & Abilities & Experience

1. Good knowledge of Design Principles, offshore operations, maintenance layout and plant design, including but not limited to: Fabrication and constructability techniques, lifting aid design, installation techniques and LOLER lift plans, application of structural analysis packages, survey techniques, and other associated modifications within the Oil and Gas industry.
2. Competent and knowledgeable of regulatory framework and legislation.
3. Compliance with company engineering procedures, industry, international and where applicable client codes and standards.
4. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk, and ReCap.
5. Ability to understand client requirements, define a scope of work through Concept/FEED/Detailed Design, and support fabrication and construction.
6. Knowledgeable in constructability to support fabrication and construction.
7. Foster positive and effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
8. Proficient in various applicable design software systems and Microsoft packages.
9. Good interpersonal skills - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.