Introduction

What are you going to do 

Our client, a leading organisation in the oil and gas sector, is looking to appoint a Structural Topsides Lead Engineer to join our client's team on a permanent basis in Bangalore. This is a senior leadership role, driving structural engineering for topside platforms and offshore/FPSO projects, and providing technical direction and mentoring to a highly skilled engineering team.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Topside platform engineering (mandatory) - Proven experience in designing and analysing topside structures, ensuring integrity, safety, and compliance with industry standards for complex offshore installations.
  • Offshore/FPSO structural experience (mandatory) - Strong background working on offshore and FPSO projects, with the ability to manage structural challenges specific to floating production systems and harsh marine environments.
  • Leadership in structural engineering - 12+ years of experience, including leading projects and teams, taking ownership of structural design decisions, and coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  • Qualifications
  • Academic Bachelor - A Bachelor-level academic background, providing a solid theoretical foundation in engineering principles relevant to complex structural design in the oil and gas sector.
  • More than 10 years' experience - Extensive professional experience that demonstrates deep technical expertise and the ability to lead major topsides and offshore/FPSO projects.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 12 years of offshore experience with SACS is required.
  • Candidates with 8+ years of relevant FPSO experience may also be considered, provided they have a Minimum of 10 years of Overall Experience.
  • Engineer Diploma in Relevant Discipline

What we offer 

Closing: 26 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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