Wind Turbine Generator Principal Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Wind Turbine Principal Engineer to play a critical role in advancing floating turbine technology. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of offshore wind design experience, chartered engineer status, and proficiency in engineering tools. This hybrid role, located in Kingston upon Thames, offers a full-time contract with a competitive hourly rate. Join a global leader and make an impact in large-scale offshore wind developments.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Engineering.
• 10-15 years of offshore wind design experience.
• Strong knowledge of WTG design and turbine engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and verification of advanced aeroelastic turbine models.
• Drive turbine controller development and performance validation.
• Conduct turbine and controller assessments.

Skills

Offshore wind design experience

Knowledge of DNV/IEC standards

Proficiency in engineering tools

Education

Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical preferred)

Tools

OrcaFlex

Bladed

FAST

MS365

Job description

Wind Turbine Principal Engineer

£65/70 p/h

Full time Contract - Outside IR35 (12 months with potential to extend)

Kingston Upton Thames - Hybrid role

Join a global leader in offshore wind and take a principal role shaping next‑generation floating turbine technology. As Principal Engineer, you will be a key technical authority within our Offshore Wind business line, driving turbine design excellence and acting as the primary interface with major turbine OEMs.

This is a high‑impact opportunity to influence complex engineering challenges and deliver cutting‑edge solutions for large‑scale offshore wind developments.

The Role

• Lead the creation and verification of advanced aeroelastic turbine models.
• Drive turbine controller development, tuning, and performance validation.
• Conduct comprehensive turbine and controller assessments and support tower design activities.
• Oversee, support, and verify ILA workflows, working closely with external contractors.
• Engage directly with clients through high‑level technical meetings and reviews.
• Deliver specialist support to the Offshore Wind business on advanced structural analyses and numerical simulations.
• Produce industry‑standard technical documentation and high‑quality engineering reports.

The Person

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Engineering (Aeronautical preferred).
• 10‑15 years of offshore wind design experience across floating and fixed substructures.
• Strong knowledge of DNV/IEC standards, WTG design, and turbine engineering principles.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as OrcaFlex, Bladed, FAST, and MS365.