Head of Structural Engineering
16 hours ago
Aberdeen
Head of Structural Engineering – Offshore Structures - BRAND NEW ROLE FOR OUR CLIENT Location: Scotland / England (flexible/hybrid) This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, strategic oversight and capability development for structural engineering within a growing, totally unique, design and contract led offshore engineering environment. The position is central to building and leading a high-performing structural engineering function, supporting major offshore renewable energy and general infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, optimised and commercially viable engineering solutions to clients. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery: • Lead the structural engineering discipline across offshore structures projects, including:, • Fixed and floating offshore wind foundations, • Offshore substations and topsides, • Subsea and marine infrastructure, • Provide technical oversight across concept, pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design stages, • Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant and optimised structural designs in line with industry standards (DNV, ISO, API, NORSOK), • Champion constructability, safety in design, and lifecycle optimisation, • Act as technical authority for complex structural challenges and design decisions Strategy, Growth & Capability Development: • Define and execute the structural engineering strategy aligned with business growth objectives, • Build, lead and develop a high-performing structural engineering team, • Identify and drive innovation in design approaches, digital tools and methodologies, • Support recruitment and capability expansion in line with projected market demand Project & Commercial Contribution: • Support and lead tenders, proposals and client engagements, providing structural expertise, • Contribute to early-stage project definition, helping to shape scope, cost and risk, • Work closely with clients, developers and supply chain partners to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions, • Ensure structural input supports commercially viable and optimised project outcomes Collaboration & Integration: • Work collaboratively across disciplines (geotechnical, subsea, installation, environmental and advisory teams), • Integrate structural engineering into a multi-disciplinary delivery model External Representation: • Act as a senior representative in client and industry forums, • Build and maintain strong client relationships and industry presence, • Contribute to thought leadership within offshore structures and renewables engineering Experience (essential): • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent, • Extensive experience in offshore structural engineering, particularly in offshore wind, • Strong track record across design phases (concept through detailed design), • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and technical delivery, • Deep understanding of offshore structures, including fixed and floating systems, • Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bids and client engagement, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable • Experience working on global offshore renewables projects, • Knowledge of construction and installation methodologies, • Experience integrating structural design with geotechnical and installation considerations, • Interest in innovation, digital engineering and optimisation techniques What Our Client Offer: • Opportunity to lead a key engineering discipline within a growing business, unique positioned within a joint-venture, • Direct involvement in high-profile offshore energy projects from the top down, • Flexible and hybrid working environment (Scotland & London office bases), • A collaborative culture focused on innovation, technical excellence and impact, • Clear opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the business Role Context: This role sits within a rapidly expanding offshore engineering market, driven by global investment in renewable energy and associated infrastructure. There is increasing demand for integrated, design-led engineering solutions that optimise performance, reduce risk and support efficient project delivery from the earliest stages. The position offers a unique opportunity to define and lead structural engineering capability within a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of offshore development. We look forward to receiving your application soon! LMOceans