Are you an experienced and capable Structural Analyst looking for your next role leading technical projects in the exciting offshore renewables industry? This could be the role for you.
The Role:
Due to continued growth in projects, we are looking for an outstanding candidate to join an offshore wind structural design and analysis team within our Engineering and Consulting Services business. As a Senior Structural Analyst, you will have a strong background in detailed stress and structural analysis with the ability to plan, develop, execute, and report on complex analysis models. You will be responsible for leading analysis tasks and for guiding and mentoring junior engineers. Experience in the offshore wind industry would be a distinct advantage.
The project work will primarily involve analysis of offshore structures, such as wind turbine foundations. We are engaged in a broad range of projects and, while our operations focus on offshore wind structures, we also have the adaptability to support the oil & gas market. Many of our projects involve multi-disciplinary design teams, drawing on expertise from around the business, and the ability to engage proactively and constructively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds is important.
It is expected that you will make a significant contribution to the overall capability of the team in the area of structural analysis. You will have experience of working in accordance with engineering design codes and standards, as well as working from first principles based on a strong theoretical understanding. Reporting skills are essential, as it is expected that you will interpret the results of analyses to provide insight and conclusions with accompanying discussion suitable for both internal and external clients. It is also expected that you will have a strong attention to quality control and assurance and will both lead by example and drive improvement in this area where possible.
The Person:
You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn, whilst also wanting to support others within our diverse multi-disciplinary teams. You are able to lead technical teams, understand and manage the analysis of offshore and subsea structures.
You enjoy working on multiple fast-paced projects, balancing the need for high quality analysis with the need to deliver within required time and cost budgets.
You will have the following essential attributes:
- Degree qualified in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering to Masters level.
- Extensive experience in advanced nonlinear stress analysis, using analysis packages such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, etc.
- An ability to solve complex structural integrity and design problems.
- Motivation to teach and guide junior members of your team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to write accurate, detailed and concise technical reports (e.g. design substantiations, bases of analysis and calculations).
You will also have a range of the following desirable experience:
- Offshore Wind industry experience.
- Knowledge of industry standard design codes such as DNV and Eurocode 3.
- Experience of fatigue and ultimate load assessments.
- Experience of technical leadership and/or staff line management roles and responsibilities. You will be motivated to lead, motivate, mentor, teach and guide junior members of your team.
- Experience of engaging with certifying bodies and responding to robust technical challenge from certification bodies, clients or stakeholders.
- Experience in presenting your work at workshops or conferences, such that you can confidently represent/promote the group’s technical capabilities to a broad audience.
The Business:
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 global Resources business is delivering engineering, design and consultancy solutions to the oil and gas, renewables, electrical generation, transmission and distribution sectors all over the world. 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 difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the past year has been unprecedented in the difficulties that the world and the offshore industry has faced. Despite these difficulties, the industry remains a key sector to deliver global climate targets and to provide low carbon energy for future generations, and as such we are delighted to re-start our recruitment campaign to attract the best talent.
The past few months have also highlighted what a truly global business we are, with our use of digital collaboration platforms enabling globally diverse teams to continue delivering for our clients no matter where staff are based. Our well-established flexible working practices and digital approach have proven that having a positive work life balance is achievable even in the most challenging of times. The tools, systems and support available to you upon joining will enable a successful, remote induction into the business and will enhance your ability to work flexibly and remotely if required.
Additional Information:
The team is based in our Bristol office. However, applications from those willing to working remotely will also be considered. Travel to other company and client sites may occasionally be necessary as part of the role.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.
Security Clearance:
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.
