Structural Design Engineer

Ceto Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced FEA Structural Engineer to join their team in South West London. This role involves building structural models and performing analyses for offshore wind projects. You will need proven skills in offshore structural engineering and finite element methods. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, a hybrid working model, and a contract of 12+ months. Join a team at the forefront of structural design within the offshore sector.

Benefits

Long-term contract opportunity

Work on complex offshore energy projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore structural engineering, preferably with floating wind.
• Strong background in offshore structural stress analysis.
• Existing right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build structural models and run analyses using FEM tools.
• Carry out detailed design calculations in line with industry standards.
• Review and approve structural drawings based on engineering design.
• Prepare clear, well-structured design reports.
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating structures.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Finite element methods

Structural stress analysis

SESAM or similar FEA software

Education

Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, naval engineering or similar

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SACS

Job description

FEA Structural Engineer

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

Job Summary

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

We are seeking an experienced 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 the 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.