Offshore Platform Design Manager - Shanghai, China

Shanghai AdvanceTech Offshore Engineering Co Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Offshore Platform Design Manager to lead the engineering design lifecycle for Jacket Wellhead Platforms. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of experience in offshore platform design, focusing on FEED and detailed design phases, while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards. This senior role emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and technical proficiency in structural analysis software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in offshore platform design.
• Proven track record of leading international offshore platform design projects.
• Advanced proficiency in structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary design team of approximately 80 professionals.
• Primary liaison between internal departments and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in design quality and technical safety.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

Sesam GeniE

Aveva Marine

Tekla Structures

Job description

Offshore Platform Design Manager - Shanghai, China

Offshore Platform Design Manager - Shanghai, China

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Job Title: Offshore Platform Design Manager

Industry:Offshore Oil & Gas

Location:Shanghai, China

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

As the Offshore Platform Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the complete engineering design lifecycle of a new Jacket Wellhead Platform (WHP) project. Your role will involve strategic leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the successful delivery of FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and Detailed Design phases.

Primary Duties:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary design team of approximately 80 professionals, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of FEED and Detailed Design deliverables for a newbuild Jacket WHP.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Contract Management
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal departments, third-party engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Negotiate and coordinate with senior engineering management to ensure all contractual obligations, technical specifications, and project milestones are met within budget and schedule constraints.
• Technical Review & Approval
• Review and approve key engineering documents including:
• Structural stability and fatigue strength analysis reports.
• Material selection specifications and technical standards.
• Provide expert guidance on structural integrity and compliance with offshore engineering codes.
• Design Optimization & Quality Assurance
• Drive continuous improvement in design quality, technical safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure all engineering outputs align with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and performance guarantees.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in offshore platform design, with a strong focus on Jacket Wellhead Platforms and Jack-up production platforms.
• Proven track record of leading international offshore platform design projects through both FEED and Detailed Design phases.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in structural analysis software such asSACSandSesam GeniE.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such asAveva Marine (AM)andTekla Structures.
• In-depth knowledge of offshore engineering standards and classification rules includingAPI,AISC,DNV,ABS,BV, andASME.
• Hands-on experience in offshore jacket construction and installation is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of oil & gas process systems and offshore operational philosophies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project-related assignments.

Apply Now! Submit Your Application Today for the OFFSHORE PLATFORM DESIGN MANAGER (OPDM0625)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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