Technical Authority Structural

BW Offshore Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Large offshore assets

Influence on discipline

Collaborative team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BW Offshore seeks a Senior Technical Authority Structural to lead naval architecture standards across FPSO and offshore assets. You will ensure safe, compliant design through lifecycle, balancing technical mastery with strategic influence.

The role offers authority over standards, exposure to large-scale projects, and an international team. Travel to sites and vessels may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in offshore Oil & Gas with floating facilities.
• Experience across project and operational phases, FPSOs preferred.
• Previous role as Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Authority.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary and multinational environments.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the company’s structural technical standards, defining minimum requirements for projects and operations.
• Provide expert technical guidance to projects, asset operations, and the wider technical organisation.
• Lead and support verification and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and class rules.
• Review and approve technical deviations, engineering methods, tools, and key discipline deliverables.
• Act as the main technical interface with classification societies, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Capture and implement lessons learned from projects and operations to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support the professional development of Structural Engineers across the organisation.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, optimised solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering

Materials engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Bachelor's with extensive experience

Tools

SACS

SASAM Genie

STAADPro

Job description

Posted on: 21/10/2026 – Application Deadline: 08/11/2026

BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, andhave cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.

BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applyingouroffshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

We are looking for an experienced TechnicalAuthority Structural to provide technical leadership, governance, andassurance across our FPSO and offshore portfolio. In this role, you will be thecustodian of naval architecture standards, ensuring safe, compliant, andefficient design and operation throughout the asset lifecycle, whileinfluencing how the discipline continues to evolve.This is a senior expert role for someone who enjoys combining deep technicalmastery with strategic influence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously develop the company’s structural technicalstandards, defining minimum requirements for projects and operations
• Provide expert technical guidance to projects, assetoperations, and the wider technical organisation
• Lead and support verification and assurance activities,ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, andclass rules
• Review and approve technical deviations, engineering methods,tools, and key discipline deliverables
• Act as the main technical interface with classificationsocieties, regulators, and industry bodies
• Capture and implement lessons learned from projects andoperations to drive continuous improvement
• Mentor and support the professional development of StructuralEngineers across the organisation
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines todeliver integrated, optimised solutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in offshore Oil & Gas ora closely related industry working with floating production facilities
• Strong experience across both project and operational phases ofoffshore facilities, preferably FPSOs
• Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, orTechnical Authority / Subject Matter Expert
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary andmultinational environments
• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  
• Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience may alsobe considered

Skills:

• Deep expertise in structural, construction and materialsengineering
• Strong understanding of industry rules and standards related Structural such as ABS, DNV, API, AISC, NORSOK, ISO and EC
• Knowledge of structural analysis softwares such as SACS, SASAM Genie, STAADPRO etc.
• Solid grasp of the technical, contractual, and commercialaspects of FPSO design, construction, and operation.

We offer:

• A high-impact expert role with real authority over technicalstandards and decisions
• Exposure to complex, large-scale offshore assets across theirfull lifecycle
• Opportunity to influence how the structural discipline developsacross the organisation.
• Collaborative, international working environment with highlyskilled professionals
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Practicalities:

• The role may involve travel, including visits to project sites,shipyards, and offshore units
• Temporary assignments at project or asset locations may berequiredThis role would preferably be filled in Singapore or Oslo, Norway.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.