Principal / Lead Structural Engineer - WTG Foundations 🍃

Principal / Lead Structural Engineer – Monopile Steel Design 🛠️

(Offshore Wind Foundations)

Ready to lead world-class monopile design projects in offshore wind?

My client is looking for a Principal / Lead Engineer with deep technical expertise in primary steel design to join a passionate, fast-growing team pushing boundaries in the renewables sector. 🌬️🌍

You’ll be the go-to expert for structural integrity, fatigue analysis, and optimisation of monopile foundations — working on cutting-edge tools, leading small teams, and helping shape the future of offshore wind.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and analysis of monopile foundations using industry and in-house software
• Run fatigue & load calculations and guide structural integrity decisions
• Collaborate across teams – geotechnical, secondary steel, marine, and more
• Liaise with clients, certifiers & regulators to ensure top-tier standards
• Deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and technical insights
• Drive innovation in materials, methods, and design optimisation
• Keep projects on track – timelines, budgets, and quality all in check
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical project delivery

🎯 Who they are looking for

• 8+ years’ experience in offshore wind foundation design, especially monopiles
• Strong grasp of fatigue, structural stress analysis & global design codes
• Skilled with design tools (Sesam or similar; in-house software training provided)
• Deep understanding of marine loads, soil-structure interaction & install methods
• Team leader with great communication and mentoring skills
• Based in (or willing to travel to) London or Bristol — hybrid working

🎓 Your Credentials

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related engineering field
• Chartered (or close to it)
• Expertise in monopile primary steel design and global analysis essential
• Broad technical awareness is a huge plus

💼 What You’ll Get

We’re serious about making this the best place to work in renewables 💚

• 25 days holiday (+ buy more after a year)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Paid training & professional memberships
• Private medical & dental
• Pension scheme
• Income protection & life assurance
• Work remotely abroad 1 month, twice a year
• Cycle to Work
• Generous parental leave

✨ Why Join Them?

You’ll be joining a team that blends deep engineering knowledge with innovative tools, shaping the future of offshore wind one foundation at a time. With a flat structure, flexible culture, and unmatched in-house tech, you’ll be empowered to take ownership, push boundaries, and grow in a truly impactful role.

If you're ready to lead on high-impact projects and make waves in offshore engineering — we’d love to hear from you! 🌊🔩