STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Structural Engineer. This is a permanent staff position with competitive salary and benefits.

The Role

At our client, structural integrity is fundamental to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of their assets. As Structural Engineer, you will be the technical support for structural integrity across our operated portfolio, ensuring our facilities continue to perform safely throughout their lifecycle.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, projects and integrity teams, you will lead the development and implementation of structural integrity strategies, inspection programmes and risk-based plans that support both regulatory compliance and long-term asset performance. Your expertise will play a key role in helping the client make informed, risk-based decisions.

You will provide leadership on complex structural challenges, from defect assessment and repair strategies through to weight control management, structural modelling and life-of-field considerations. The ability to communicate technical issues clearly and effectively will be essential, ensuring stakeholders at all levels understand risks, priorities and recommended actions.

Collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. You will build strong relationships across the business, engaging openly with colleagues, contractors, regulators and independent verifiers. Through clear Communication and mutual Respect, you will help foster a consistent approach to structural integrity management across the client’s assets.

We are committed to continuous Learning, encouraging innovation, improvement and the sharing of knowledge across disciplines. In return, you will have the opportunity to influence best practice, contribute to strategic decision-making and shape the future management of our structural integrity programmes.

This is a role for a proactive and credible engineering professional who thrives on Empowerment & Accountability, takes ownership of critical decisions and has a strong commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence.

What we are looking for in potential candidates:

We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative engineer who can provide clear leadership on structural integrity matters while building trusted relationships across the organisation.

Leadership & Responsibilities

Act as the focal point for structural integrity across client-operated assets.

Lead the development and continual improvement of structural integrity strategies and programmes.

Identify, assess and communicate structural risks to support effective business decision-making.

Guide multidisciplinary teams on structural compliance, defect management and life-extension activities.

Influence stakeholders across operations, maintenance, projects and integrity disciplines.

Engage confidently with regulators, independent verifiers and external specialists.

Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline.

Significant experience in structural engineering within the UK oil and gas industry.

Strong understanding of asset integrity management, structural degradation mechanisms and risk-based inspection practices.

Knowledge of relevant UK regulatory requirements, engineering codes and industry standards.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) with a relevant professional institution is desirable.