Senior Structural Engineer

  • PWE Recruitment Group
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Apr 01, 2026
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Job Description

Shape the future of offshore energy by delivering complex structural solutions on globally significant projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to take ownership of high-impact engineering work across offshore platforms. You will play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects, working alongside multidisciplinary experts in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

If you are driven by solving complex problems, influencing design decisions, and mentoring others, this role offers both technical depth and clear progression.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver structural analysis across global, local, fatigue, dynamic and extreme conditions
  • Produce accurate calculations, reports and engineering documentation
  • Interpret metocean, seismic and operational load requirements
  • Ensure compliance with API, DNV, ISO and AWS standards
  • Provide expertise in advanced FEA modelling using SACS, ANSYS or similar tools
  • Act as a technical authority on delegated engineering topics
  • Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders
  • Support fabrication, lifting, transportation and installation activities
  • Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP and constructability workshops
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical or related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership preferred
  • 7 to 10 years experience in offshore oil and gas, renewables or petrochemical sectors
  • Proven offshore platform design experience including jackets and topsides
  • Strong knowledge of API, ISO, DNV and AWS design codes
  • Proficiency in SACS essential; ANSYS or SESAM desirable
  • Strong experience with 3D model review tools (Navisworks, E3D) is essential
  • Experience producing detailed engineering calculations and reports
  • Familiarity with multidisciplinary project environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What s in it for you

The Energy sector offers long-term career stability, meaningful work that contributes to global sustainability, and the opportunity to work on highly complex, innovative projects. With increasing investment and demand, it is an industry that supports continuous development and progression.
  • Competitive contract market rates
  • Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge engineering tools
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Strong focus on safety, quality and innovation
  • Ongoing training and professional development support
Company Overview
Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, delivering critical projects across energy sectors. With a reputation for solving complex challenges, they combine technical excellence with innovation to drive sustainable progress.

Their culture encourages curiosity, ambition and collaboration, offering employees the opportunity to grow, contribute and make a real impact on projects of global importance.