Senior Structural Engineer – Jack-up Engineering

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV in London is seeking a motivated Senior Structural Engineer to support the jack‑up service for safe marine operations related to offshore wind turbines and energy projects. You will join a diverse team of structural, civil and mechanical engineers and apply your skills across services in the department.

You’ll be stretched but supported, with opportunities to grow, lead technical excellence on projects, perform in‑depth analyses, and own your projects while collaborating with global experts.

Qualifications

• Senior structural engineering experience, preferably in offshore or marine projects.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving design excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Excellence on jack‑up engineering projects, delivering optimal solutions for clients.
• Perform in-depth structural analyses and site‑specific assessments for jack‑up units and wind turbine installation vessels.
• Own your projects with autonomy while receiving mentorship from senior engineers and collaborating with a global team.
• Support business growth by contributing to tenders, proposals, and key account management efforts.

Job description

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.