Lead Offshore Structural Engineer

Woking, Surrey
Kent PLC
Lead Offshore Structural EngineerAbout the job:Kent is looking for a Lead Offshore Structural Engineer to be based in Woking.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating CSA discipline efforts, the production of engineering and design deliverables and providing discipline management and progress reporting for projects in accordance with the project plan. The role typically involves supervising a team of Offshore Structural Engineers and Designers to address all discipline-specific requirements within the project, while also having the capability to perform hands-on engineering tasks, analysis and manage specialist studies and reviews. A proven track record off successful project execution and a depth off Offshore Structural experience is a primary requirement for this role – strong experience in the design of platforms, jackets, topsides, wind turbine support structures, and a deep understanding of in-service/pre-service analyses, wave loading, and fatigue design are pre-requisites. Complimentary knowledge and experience of onshore Civil and Structural engineering and design, particularly within the oil & gas, green energy, energy transition, industrial and process plant sectors would be an advantage. Applicant must have experience of multi-discipline engineering design activities, coordination and seamless working with Global Execution Centres. Candidate liaises with other disciplines on projects to ensure design consistency, supports the project management team in planning and resolving technical issues that could affect progress or project budgets, while also assisting the Civil/Structural Group Manager in developing discipline engineers, training and ensuring technical excellence. The Lead Offshore Structural Engineer is typically accountable to the Civil Structural Group Manager and / or Project Manager, depending on size and complexity of the Project. Corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager.Skills & Responsibilities:

• Perform role as Lead Offshore Structural Engineer on offshore study, feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC projects.
• Have hands on tools capability of applicable structural analysis software for offshore engineering structures.
• Technically responsible within a project for all structural engineering and design work.
• Allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel. On some projects may be responsible for carrying out complex structural analyses for offshore structures and foundations using appropriate tools and engineering software.
• Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and/or high-profile issues without support and effectively communicating with project engineers, project management, clients and senior management.
• Undertakes specialist activities or reviews of offshore structural engineering aspects based on their high level of competency within areas of offshore structural engineering and design
• Supervises, reviews and checks the structural activities and deliverables
• Works to the requirements of the Civil/ Structural Design Manual and KMS (Kent Management System) Procedures.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of change
• Provides construction and fabrication support, as required
• Participates in multi-discipline engineering design reviews and provides all necessary structural input and support to the close-out of actions.
• Reviews the ITB documents submitted as the proposal. Identifies a clear scope of work, prepares and reviews work-hour estimates, inputs to the project execution plan and schedule. Supervises preparation of the structural MDR.
• Responsibility for planning/scheduling the structural activities and identifying resource requirements through the project. Liaises with Civil/ Structural Group Manager for allocation of resources.
• Provides necessary regular project centre updates and reports to project management and Civil/ Structural Group Manager.
• Provides support to procurement including for long lead items enquiry and subcontracts; prepares technical requisitions, reviews vendor documentation and provides technical bid evaluation support to ensure compliance and vendor/subcontractor selection.
• Prepares project scopes of work, specifications and standards
• Ensures compatibility and compliance with client specifications and recommends cost-effective/ value added improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Consults with quality assurance on any issues relating to compliance w