Senior Structural Engineer

Employment type: Permanent Employee

Application end date: 8/1/2026

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Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.

We currently have an opening for the position of Senior Structural Engineer within our Projects & Engineering department based in Aberdeen.

The key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities detailed below:

Undertake safe, cost effective and timely execution of structural engineering design activities on Brownfield projects run from the Odfjell Technology (UK) Aberdeen facility.
Responsible for design, vendor selection and the outsourcing of fabrication of secondary and tertiary structural deliverables for multi and single discipline drilling rig modification packages.
Assist production of cost estimates and schedules
Develop Scope of Work and Basis of Design documents as required to match project and client requirements; provide proof by calculation as required; ensure the design criteria are met with reference to the relevant codes & standards.
Assist in risk assessments and HAZIDS/HAZOP studies as required by the project(s)
Support the installation team to ensure the successful handover of the Project to client/Drilling Operations
Design and/or Technical Authority
Preparation and delivery of periodical reviews for new personnel.
Ability to perform theoretical analyses and calculations.
Ability to design structural assemblies and supports.
Ability to perform Factory Acceptance Tests
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills through written and verbal communications.
Provide technical and commercial leadership.
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology

The successful candidate will preferably have some or all of the following:

Degree qualified in relevant Technical discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role
Current valid offshore medical & survival (BOSIET), plus Minimum Industry Standards Training (M.I.S.T.) for travel to offshore installations in UK waters.
Demonstrate understanding of changes to codes, standards and working practices through membership of IStrucE or a similar organization.
Leadership experience in a technical environment
Experience with offshore brownfield projects
Experienced in engineering standards, rules and regulations for offshore facilities.
Should be fully conversant with applicable UKCS engineering legislation.
Experience with Asset integrity projects would be advantageous
Experience with brownfield modification projects within Drilling Facilities would be advantageous
3D Competence (PDMS)
AutoCAD
Mathcad
2D sketches

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We offer:

Learning and development support
Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
Flexible home office opportunities
5 weeks, 4 days holidays, plus your birthday plus 4 public holidays off per annum
36 hour working week with Friday being a half day
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Medical Cash Plan scheme
Life and Personal Accident Insurance

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.

We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.

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