Description
Our client, a leading Operator within the renewable energies market with a focus on Offshore Wind assets, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Civil Structural Engineer to support multiple offshore wind farms.The role will support the Lead Civil Engineer in identifying, developing and executing remedial work that ensure the foundation monopiles are operated and maintained to the highest standards.
The suitable candidate will have a proven track record on the design, installation and O&M of offshore structures and will also be experienced with the execution of offshore works contracts. Experience in offshore corrosion protection systems would be highly desirable.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Investigating and selecting design concepts for a range of remedial foundation solutions.
- Management of the civil/structural design process
- Providing technical input into procurement strategies and contract management
- Management of consultant subcontractors
- Preparation of specifications
- Technical assessment of contractor’s tenders
- Technical audit of fabrication facilities and installation equipment
- Technical supervision of contractors during design, fabrication and installation
- Engineering quality assurance during manufacture and installation
- On-site support for short periods during offshore installation works.
- Production of O&M manuals for any new installed remedial solutions
- Interfacing with O&M managers to ensure disruption to generating assets is minimized.
- Regular reporting to the lead engineer on progress in a concise and timely manner.
Skills & Experience:
- University degree or comparable graduate education in civil or structural engineering
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, able to drive innovative and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively within a multicultural team
- Strong coordination and leadership skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful
- Detailed understanding of Health & safety aspects related to offshore design and Installation
- Fluent in English speaking / writing
Experience:
- Proven end-to-end track record in design, fabrication and installation of offshore structures within offshore wind, oil & gas or marine industries
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team on major projects
- Understanding of the principles of dynamic structural analysis
- Familiarity with steel fabrication, and reinforced concrete construction
- Familiarity with offshore installation, marine operations and heavy lifting