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Offshore Substation Topside Layout Design Lead

Posted 47 minutes 1 second ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS153
Job Description
Overview
  • Lead the end-to-end engineering delivery of offshore substation topsides (OSS).
  • Act as the single point of accountability for engineering scope, quality, and technical assurance.
  • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (structural, electrical, process, layout, safety, etc.).
  • Ensure delivery in line with programme, budget, and project KPIs.
  • Oversee the design and integration of primary and secondary steel structures (deck, modules, support frames).
  • Drive modularisation strategies to optimise fabrication and offshore installation.
  • Maintain compliance with codes, standards (DNV, IEC, ISO) and project specifications.
  • Act as the primary engineering interface with clients, fabricators, certifying bodies, and installation contractors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
Requirements
  • Proven experience delivering Offshore Substation Topside (OSS) design within offshore wind projects
  • Strong background in structural engineering (primary or secondary steel for topsides or similar offshore facilities)
  • Experience in multidisciplinary integration, especially structural-electrical interfaces
  • Demonstrated experience leading FEED and detailed design phases
  • Strong knowledge of offshore design standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with fabrication, transport & installation (T&I) considerations
  • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) preferred
  • Familiarity with engineering tools such as: SESAM, SACS, STAAD, ANSYS
Hard Skills
  • Structural Engineering
  • Offshore Design Standards
  • Regulatory Frameworks
  • Fabrication Considerations
  • Transport & Installation (T&I)
  • Modularisation Strategies
  • Technical Assurance
  • Project KPIs
  • Quality Management
  • Engineering Scope Management
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Team Development
  • Client Interface
  • Coordination
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Chartered Engineer
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