Senior Structural Design Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and 2H Offshore is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified., Design engineer n.e.c. if structural design is not civil engineering) or SOC 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians, Focus on 3D modelling and drafting rather than professional engineering). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
2H, Acteon's Engineering consultancy, turns offshore engineering challenges into your competitive advantage. Combining unrivalled domain knowledge with leading-edge technology, our agile consultancy enhances project-critical decisions, optimises economic viability, and minimises risk throughout the energy project lifecycle. With proactive digital monitoring and industry expertise, we help you stay ahead, driving efficiencies and ensuring rigour from design to decommissioning.
As we continue to grow our offshore structures business, we are looking for a highly motivated Senior Structural Designer to deliver high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings across offshore renewables, oil and gas, CCUS and gas storage projects. Based in Woking (UK) or Paris (France), you will play a key role in the development of detailed structural designs for a range of offshore structures including platform and wind turbine foundations and associated equipment.
Working closely with discipline engineers and fabrication specialists, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed 3D models and engineering drawings throughout project execution. You will ensure designs and drawings are delivered to the highest standards of quality while supporting efficient fabrication, transportation, and installation of offshore structures.
The successful candidate will combine extensive offshore structural drafting and modelling experience with a strong understanding of engineering deliverables and multidisciplinary project execution. You will have the opportunity to work across offshore wind, CCUS, oil and gas and emerging energy technologies, contributing to projects from concept selection through to construction and installation.
Duties & Main Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed 3D structural models for offshore platforms, foundations, subsea structures, and associated equipment.
- Produce and review high-quality fabrication, assembly, general arrangement, and installation drawings in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
Required
- HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Structural or Mechanical Design or a related discipline.
- 5-10 years' experience in structural drafting and 3D modelling within the offshore energy sector according to international codes and standards (e.g., API, EN, ISO, DNV, AWS)
- Strong understanding of offshore steel structures, including jackets, topsides, subsea structures, or similar assets
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including development of large structural assemblies and fabrication drawings. Experience with E3D, PDMS, MicroStation & Tekla would be beneficial.
- Experience producing fabrication details including steelwork assemblies, connections, and structural detailing.
- Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and document control processes.
- Understanding of fabrication, transportation, and installation requirements for offshore structures. Experience of rig-installed platforms would be beneficial.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
- Experience mentoring junior designers would be advantageous.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with 2H Offshore, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.