Job Description:
bp Offshore Wind Engineering is a fast-growing business and a key part of bp's transition from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company.
We are seeking an Engineer for Foundations to join our newly formed Offshore Wind division, supporting the engineering of Gravity Base Substructures on the Mona and Morgan offshore wind projects in the Irish Sea.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience of project design stages (FEED/detailed design) and offshore structures, with a strong understanding of structural engineering and concrete design. They will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently across functions and within multi-disciplinary teams.
The role offers opportunities for innovation and technology development, working closely with international engineering contractors and collaborating with other engineering fields to ensure efficient design and management of technical interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support foundation engineering aspects of project development
* Define and lead technical studies to inform key project decisions on the foundation package
* Technical verification of contractor engineering including design reviews
* Performance lead contractor package engineering
* Work closely with the Quality Lead to define test and inspection requirements
* Support technical bid evaluation
* Review and approve deviations from codes and standards
* Verify supplier documentation using the document review process, inform inspector visits and support client verification of construction work
* Support technical integration with from other packages, particularly Transport and Installation and Wind Turbines
* Collect lessons at keys stages during the package management lifecycle to continuously improve portfolio technical knowledge
Requirements:
* Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
* Confirmed technical proficiency in structural engineering field and concrete design with broad understanding of the applicable codes and standards for the scope
* Proficient written and spoken English language
* Significant experience of project design stages (FEED/detailed design)
* A minimum of 7 years of proven experience of offshore structures
* Understanding of the interfaces and interaction with supporting engineering fields for the scope of this package, particularly geotechnical
* Understand technical risk identification and management processes to deliver safe and driven projects
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently across functions and within multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum
* Opportunities for innovation and technology development
* Collaboration with international engineering contractors
* Working closely with other engineering fields to ensure efficient design and management of technical interfaces
* Hybrid working arrangement with 3 office-based days per week
Travel Requirement:
Up to 25% travel expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working