Offshore Structural HOD - Civil Structural

NES Fircroft; Karnataka; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in India seeks an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead the offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations, ensuring safe, efficient delivery for topsides, jackets, floating systems and related infrastructure.

You will act as the technical authority, govern standards, oversee project delivery from Pre-FEED to PMC, manage resources and lead bids with manhour estimates and scheduling inputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; 20+ years offshore experience.
• Experience leading offshore structural teams across global projects.
• Knowledge of codes, standards and QMS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore structural engineering department across global centers.
• Set and improve structural engineering standards and governance.
• Oversee design, analysis, and weight engineering for topsides and jackets.
• Manage resources, training, and competency development.
• Support bids with manhour estimates and scheduling inputs.
• Ensure QA audits and interface management.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore engineering

Technical authority

Project delivery

Resource management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SACS

SESAM

Job description

Offshore Structural Department Manager (HOD)

Bangalore | Chennai

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead and manage our offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of structural engineering solutions across offshore oil & gas, marine, and energy transition projects. You will serve as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering while providing governance, leadership, and strategic direction across all activities—including topsides, jackets, floating systems, and associated infrastructure—aligned with Client’s engineering management systems, project requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers
• Establish and continuously improve structural engineering standards, procedures, and best practices in line with Client management systems
• Align departmental strategy with business growth objectives and project delivery goals
• Support capability development and strengthen offshore positioning for future projects

2. Technical Authority & Governance

• Act as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering
• Ensure compliance with:
  • International codes and standards
  • Project specifications and contractual requirements
  • Client Engineering Management Systems and procedures
• Approve design philosophies, methodologies, and key technical decisions
• Evaluate and approve deviations from standards where required

3. Project Delivery Oversight

• Oversee delivery across all project phases:
  • Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and PMC
• Ensure execution of:
  • Topsides structures (process modules, living quarters, bridges)
  • Jackets and substructures
  • Floating systems (FPSO and offshore platforms)
  • Structural modelling, analysis, and weight engineering
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Drive seamless integration with multidisciplinary teams

4. Resource & Capability Management

• Plan, recruit, and manage offshore structural engineering resources
• Develop competency frameworks and structured training programs
• Build a high-performing global delivery team leveraging multi-location talent

5. Proposal & Estimation Support

• Lead structural engineering inputs for bids and proposals
• Provide:
  • Manhour estimates
  • Project scheduling inputs
  • Technical solutions and value engineering proposals
• Support business development and winning strategies

6. Quality Assurance & Technical Audits

• Ensure compliance with Client Quality Management Systems
• Lead discipline audits and technical reviews

7. Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Collaborate with:
  • Project Engineering Managers and discipline leads
  • Clients and engineering partners
  • Fabrication yards and construction teams
• Ensure strong coordination across disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Marine)

8. Digital & Engineering Systems

• Promote adoption of digital engineering and 3D modelling practices
• Ensure effective use of structural analysis tools (e.g., SACS, SESAM)
• Maintain integrity and consistency of engineering data

Key Deliverables

• Structural engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle
• Department resourcing and competency development plans
• Engineering compliance and audit reports
• Proposal estimates and technical documentation
• Continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) 20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.