Principal Structural Engineer – AtkinsRéalis
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Overview
We are proud of the high-quality work we deliver across a wide variety of projects. By joining our team, you will be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We offer flexible and remote working policies designed to help you balance your life and career.
Your role
* Coordinate the delivery of our global portfolio of offshore wind projects through various levels of development (conceptual, FEED and detailed design).
* Provide effective leadership to a small team of offshore structural engineers and deliver work packages in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
* Design and analyse both fixed and floating structures for the growing offshore renewables sector, actively helping to reduce the effects of climate change.
About You
* Lead or collaborate with the lead engineer to ensure successful completion of the project within budget and timeframe.
* Execute structural analysis and design of offshore wind structures, including foundations for wind turbine generators, meteorological masts and substation platforms.
* Exhibit advanced expertise in designing monopiles, jackets or floating systems, employing integrated analysis techniques such as pile-soil interaction, PISA soil analysis and time‑domain analysis of wind and wave dynamic loading.
* Provide effective leadership for a small team, fostering innovation and proactivity within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Ensure design work is performed, reviewed, checked, and approved in accordance with engineering procedures or the Project Quality Plan. Be accountable for delivering assigned work packages.
* Be a Chartered Engineer with experience in offshore wind foundations, statutory regulations, codes of practice and standards. Preferably experienced in primary or secondary steel design for Offshore Wind Turbine Generator Foundations or offshore substations.
* Proficiency in software such as ANSYS, SESAM, SACS, and STAADPRO.
* Solid theoretical foundation supported by practical experience in offshore structural activities, including transportation, installation, design for manufacturability and offshore environmental loading.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with adaptability to diverse working environments. Demonstrate a “can‑do” attitude and ability to mentor junior engineers.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Benefit from hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process will be conducted by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of five years or longer.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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