Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced FEA Structural Engineer for a hybrid role focusing on floating wind projects. You will build structural models, conduct detailed design calculations, and prepare design reports. The ideal candidate has strong experience in offshore structural engineering and proficiency in SESAM or similar tools. This is a long-term contract with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Long-term contract opportunity

Potential for extension

Qualifications

• Experience focused on floating wind design and modelling.
• Knowledge of floating wind structure and foundation design practices.
• 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.
• Prepare clear, well-structured design reports.

Skills

Proven experience in offshore structural engineering

Strong background in offshore structural stress analysis

Expert user of SESAM or similar FEA software

Education

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

Tools

SESAM

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

FEA Structural Engineer

• South West London - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Competitive Hourly Rate - Up to £60 p/d depending on experience
• 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 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 experience, 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?

• 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 Ceto Talent for more information or apply now, and your details will be reviewed for consideration.

FEA | Finite Element Analysis | Structural Engineer | Offshore Structural Engineer | SESAM | ANSYS | ABAQUS | Offshore Structures | Floating Offshore Wind | Offshore Modelling | Structural Modelling | Stress Analysis | Offshore Stress Analysis | Fatigue Analysis | Structural Dynamics | Load Analysis | Marine Structures | Jacket Structures | Foundations | Steel Structures | Structural Design | Numerical Modelling | Simulation Engineer