Job Summary
Since 1975, this firm has provided solutions to the Oil and Gas sector and today we are a leading independent supplier of engineering and specialist services to the industry.

The London division is a close-knit group of engineers from a range of disciplines including naval architects, mechanical and civil engineers. The office is involved in specialist naval architecture jobs, Ministry of Defence projects and supporting other departments, complete with a stimulating and diverse workload.

Located in newly refurbished offices close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, Saddlers House provides a first class work environment with dramatic views and ample space for expansion.

The office is also at the forefront of renewable technologies, advising the Carbon Trust on the feasibility of wave energy machines and working with their inventors to make improvements using offshore engineering techniques.

An opportunity exists for a degree qualified individual to join this team as Principal Structural Engineer.

Responsibilities
As Principal Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

Supervision of structural engineering consultancy work for all types of offshore structures including fixed, floating and subsea
Maintaining and developing client relationships
Ensuring the provision of efficient high quality structural engineering
Meeting cost and time targets to assist process in delivering high quality consultancy services to oil and gas industry clients
Preparation of pre-qualification responses, proposals and tenders
Preparation of business and marketing plans
Cost tracking and responsibility for invoicing.

Requirements
Essential

Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Structural or Offshore Engineering
Chartered Engineer
Substantial structural engineering experience including offshore
Experience in finite element analysis
Understanding of wave loading and vessel motions
Good report writing skills
Project management experience
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to cope rapidly with challenging problems
Desirable

Experience in advanced finite element analysis

Skills:

Personal Skills

Potential and desire to progress to Chief Engineer status
A co-operative and helpful a