Principal Structural Engineer
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- Epsom
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Principal Structural Engineer (Offshore Design)
Are you a structural engineer with experience of offshore structure design? This could be the role for you.
We are looking for principal engineers with a good understanding and experience of structural design and analysis for all types of offshore structures; both fixed platforms and floating designs.
As a senior member of the team, you will assume lead roles in the technical delivery of work packages and be involved in developing the capability of a team of engineers. You will ensure the provision of efficient, high quality structural engineering and also provide advice, leadership and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems. You will also present your work to clients through reports and presentations.
You will be comfortable working on and leading a range of structural engineering design and analysis projects, either with local colleagues or working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team located across different offices. You will deliver high quality technical work, ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards as well as internal best practice procedures and contribute to continual development of the design approach and methodology.
The Team
Atkins offshore structural engineering capability dates back to the 1970’s and we have been at the forefront of the discipline ever since. Much of our capability originated in the oil and gas sector, and we are still heavily involved in this area. However, we have successfully transferred many of our skills onto a growing number of fixed and floating offshore renewables projects.
Our offices in Epsom, situated in Surrey, are ideally located within close reach of both central London and the Surrey countryside, and are home to around 70 of our offshore renewable and oil & gas professionals. You will become part of a growing team in the Engineering and Consultancy business with opportunities to work across the whole market from Renewables to Oil & Gas.
The Role
We are looking for principal engineers with a good understanding and experience of structural design and analysis for all types of offshore structures; both fixed platforms and floating designs.
As a senior member of the team, you will assume lead roles in the technical delivery of work packages and be involved in developing the capability of a team of engineers. You will ensure the provision of efficient, high quality structural engineering and also provide advice, leadership and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems. You will also present your work to clients through reports and presentations.
You will be comfortable working on and leading a range of structural engineering design and analysis projects, either with local colleagues or working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team located across different offices. You will deliver high quality technical work, ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards as well as internal best practice procedures and contribute to continual development of the design approach and methodology.
The Person
With excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships effectively and assist in winning work from new and existing clients.
Comfortable at leading tasks, you are keen to support, mentor and develop the capability of the team. You are also a motivator and take personal responsibility in achieving the best from the team to ensure client satisfaction. You are comfortable and adaptable to working in new and changing environments. You have good attention to detail and are able to make sound judgements under pressure.
You have a strong background in offshore structural engineering with the following minimum qualifications:
• Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural, naval architecture or similar;
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised engineering institution;
You will also have a range of the following desirable experience:
• History in the Oil & Gas and/or Offshore Renewables sectors;
• Structural engineering and design experience including two or more of the following:
- Jacket structural design and analysis
- Topside structural design and analysis
- WTG coupled analyses
- Structural Modification & Repair (SMR) – concept and detail design
- Advanced finite element analysis (both linear and non-linear)
• Experience in the application and management of computer-based engineering tools and software – preferably including SACS, SESAM, USFOS, ASAS and ABAQUS.
• Design and assessment of offshore structures to relevant code requirements (e.g. ISO, DNV, NORSOK, API);
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects from either a Project Management or Engineering Management perspective
• Experience leading a team of engineers to complete design and analysis tasks;
• Experience in a client (or equivalent) facing role.
About Us
At Atkins, we invest in people as one of the world’s leading engineering and design consultancies. Our philosophy is to help our people navigate a career path which enables them to achieve their ambitions. We offer flexible, rewarding work packages tailored towards career progression, which are founded on the principles of growth, ambition and excellence.
Our business is delivering engineering, design and consultancy solutions to the oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, electrical generation, transmission and distribution sectors all over the world. Merging original thinking with our experience from 60 years in the energy industry, we help transform the potential of existing infrastructure as well as new resources and technology. We listen and lead across boundaries, bringing lessons learned from one industry or discipline to another to help realise our client’s vision. We build long-term relationships based on trust and integrity and by being there when we’re needed, delivering what we say we will, and adapting to changes and leaning into challenges.
People join us because they share a desire to be at the forefront of the energy sector and deliver outstanding projects. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a different to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind.
Additional Information
• This is an exciting time for Atkins, we are diversifying our portfolio to become a more global organisation, while also continuing to grow our services in the Energy sector in the UK. There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience in the UK and also for international travel as part of the global business.
• Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and external training for all our staff.
• Flexible working will be considered for this role.
Reward & Benefits
Please refer to our website for full details of our benefits package, which includes the opportunity to purchase up to 15 days additional annual leave per year on top of our standard 25 days paid annual leave.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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