Lead Structural Engineer

BRAND NEW ROLE:

Discipline Lead – Structural Analysis Specialist

Our client are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to take on a Discipline Lead role within their project team, on a full time basis.

This opportunity would suit a structural engineering specialist who holds extensive experience in FLNG, FPSO, offshore installations and complex marine structures. The successful profile will combine technical authority and hands-on engineering expertise, with discipline leadership and client engagement.

For transparency, our client are an international Design and Analysis Consultancy, with parent-ownership and investment in the form of two multi-national (heavily funded) ship yards. The set up and model of our clients business is one-of-one in Scandinavia, very likely Europe as well.

What will you be doing?

• This person will lead the structural analysis discipline and oversee structural design verification across marine and offshore projects.
• You will act as the technical authority and co-ordinator for structural analyses, calculations, design verification and engineering deliverables.
• Serve as the principal technical point of contact for clients, shipyards, classification societies and project partners.
• Perform and supervise global and local structural analyses covering hull structures, topside modules, support structures, foundations and marine systems.
• Develop structural analysis methodologies and ensure compliance with project specifications, classification rules and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and review Ultimate Limit State (ULS), Accidental Limit State (ALS) and Fatigue Limit State (FLS) assessments.
• Undertake structural assessments relating to transportation, lifting, installation, in-place operations and life-extension studies.
• Support classification approval activities, including technical submissions, clarifications and design reviews.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews and risk assessments where structural integrity is a key consideration.
• Contribute to concept development, FEED studies, EPC project execution and tender activities.
• Collaborate closely with marine engineering, naval architecture, mechanical, process, piping and project management disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineers within the structural discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Structures, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically, 10–15 or more years of relevant experience gained within offshore, marine, FPSO, FLNG or shipbuilding projects.
• Proven experience as a Team Lead, Discipline Lead or Senior/Principal Structural Analysis Engineer within multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics, finite element analysis, strength assessment and structural integrity management.
• Extensive experience in global and local finite element analysis for offshore and marine structures.
• Demonstrable experience in ULS, FLS and ALS assessments.
• A sound understanding of requirements issued by ABS, DNV and other major classification societies.
• Practical experience with industry-standard analysis software, such as DNV Sesam GeniE, Sestra, Nauticus Hull, ABS Eagle Unified, ABS DLA/SFA SHIP, ABS Eagle FPSO, Simcenter FEMAP, MSC Nastran or equivalent tools.
• Experience working with FPSOs, FLNGs, FSOs, offshore platforms, module structures, topside supports and marine hull structures.
• Experience in hull-girder strength assessments, topside integration, module foundation design, fatigue-life assessments and structural modifications would be highly advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Norwegian would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Our client are looking for someone who fits the below:

• Structured, accountable and technically driven.
• Confident in client-facing situations and complex technical discussions.
• Able to lead, mentor and guide engineers within the discipline.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Solution-focused, with a clear understanding of project delivery and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Meticulous and committed to maintaining the highest standards of technical quality.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate can expect:

• A key technical leadership position supporting complex and challenging FLNG, FPSO and offshore projects for a business with a completely unique ownership model
• The opportunity to influence technical solutions and structural design strategies
• A strong collaborative professional environment, working alongside experienced engineering specialists
• Involvement in international offshore energy developments

Does this sound like it could be you - or someone you know?

Get in touch with myself directly for more information; [email protected]

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