Structural Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced FEA Structural Engineer to support offshore wind projects in South West London. This hybrid position involves building structural models, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with industry codes. Ideal candidates will have proven offshore structural engineering experience, a relevant degree, and be proficient in FEM tools like SESAM. This long-term contract offers opportunities to work on complex energy projects, with a competitive hourly rate and outside IR35.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on complex offshore energy projects

Long-term contract opportunity

Drive excellence in structural design

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore structural engineering, ideally focused on floating wind design.
• Strong background in offshore structural stress analysis.
• Knowledge of floating wind structure and foundation design practices.

Responsibilities

• Build structural models and run analyses using FEM tools.
• Carry out detailed design calculations in line with industry codes.
• Review and approve structural drawings for steel structures.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Finite element methods

SESAM software expertise

Stress analysis

Structural design principles

Education

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

Tools

SESAM

ABAQUS

ANSYS

SACS

Job description

FEA Structural Engineer

• 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 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.