Senior Structural Engineer – Jack-up Engineering

DNV; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical or dental insurance

Pension scheme with employer pension

Job summary

DNV’s London office seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to support the jack-up service for offshore wind turbines and related energy projects. You will deliver structural assessments, lead projects, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe marine operations and compliant technical solutions.

You will have a strong consultancy background, capable of managing clients and driving technical proposals while advancing your knowledge of offshore energy challenges in a global context.

Qualifications

• Significant consultancy experience in offshore structures.
• Experience in offshore wind, oil and gas sectors.
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods and practices.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage clients independently.
• Chartered membership with a relevant institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work and manage projects for offshore structural assessments.
• Provide leadership in technical proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure high-quality results and timely delivery under budget and schedule constraints.

Skills

Offshore structures

Project management

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

FEA software (Abaqus/Ansys)

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonised and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do, will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

Our specialist Jack-Up Engineering Service is part of the wider Assurance Services department. The work we do is at the forefront of implementing the green energy transition around the world today, with a focus on the installation and operation of jack-up vessels. Our team provide sophisticated solutions and engineering assessments to support offshore renewable energy installation projects around the globe, as well as ensuring safe operations for our oil and gas customers. The team is based in the London office and is the global technical hub for this service line.

We just love finding innovative solutions to our industry’s most challenging problems. Supporting with the delivery of our customer projects, you’ll be given real responsibility to manage and deliver global projects, whilst you continue to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the Energy industry.

Our Opportunity

Based from our central London offices (near Waterloo/Blackfriars stations), we are seeking a motivated Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. The main focus of this position is to support the jack-up service for safe marine operations related to offshore wind turbines and other energy projects. However, by joining our diverse team of structural, civil and mechanical engineers, you will also have opportunity to apply your skills across the other services in our department.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported, surrounded by people who want you to thrive, develop and embrace new challenges.

You Will Be Given Opportunity To

• Thrive alongside our world-leading experts: Collaborate with world-renowned experts on a variety of high-profile global engineering projects, representing some of the industry’s leading organisations. At DNV we place strong emphasis on personal development and will ensure that the right candidate has ample opportunities to grow and develop within our organisation
• Lead Technical Excellence: Take the helm as a technical lead on projects, driving the delivery of optimal solutions to our clients
• Perform In-Depth Structural Analyses: Engage in a variety of structural analyses and site-specific assessments for jack-up units and wind turbine installation vessels operating under extreme conditions
• Ensure Quality Assurance: Play a pivotal role in verifying the work of others while delivering technically sound results that support the team's goals
• Own Your Projects with Independence: Manage your own projects with a high degree of autonomy, supported by mentorship and guidance from our seasoned senior engineers
• Fuel Business Growth: Collaborate with the Service Manager to expand our Jack-up Engineering business, which includes tasks like preparing tenders, crafting proposals and acting as Key Account Manager role for one or more customers

What we offer

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including:

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities within DNV’s global reach.
• Non-contractual profit share scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical or Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Mentored support towards professional accreditation and annual re‑imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570) and bonus for achievement of professional chartership
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

For this role, we are looking for someone with experience in offshore structural assessments. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering technical work and managing projects, while also supporting other members of the team.

Your strong technical background will be invaluable in ensuring the successful delivery of structural analyses, while meeting deadlines and budgetary requirements. Additionally, you will have ample opportunities to engage in project management and commercial activities, with the autonomy to lead and support technical proposal preparation. Your ability to think strategically and proactively will be critical in contributing to the growth and success of our team.

The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven track record of delivering results in a consultancy environment.

Essential

• Significant experience gained within engineering consultancy, with a background in offshore structures, offshore wind, or oil and gas
• In depth knowledge of structural analysis with a focus on at least one of the following areas:
  • Wave loading of offshore structures
  • Dynamic response of structures
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Naval architecture
  • Marine operations
  • Seismic design
• Demonstrable project management skills, proven ability to meet with clients and lead projects independently with minimum supervision
• Proactive and curious, with a passion for innovation and a commitment to developing new or cutting-edge approaches for the offshore industry
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with confidence in building professional relationships and demonstrating exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Adaptability and agility, with the ability to maintain high performance and quality under pressure
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Desirable

• Familiarity with industry assessment software, such as FEA (e.g. Abaqus/Ansys)
• Experience conducting technical advisory assignments and third-party verification work
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institutional body.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.