Offshore Structural Department Manager

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead and manage our offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of structural engineering solutions across offshore oil & gas, marine, and energy transition projects. You will serve as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering while providing governance, leadership, and strategic direction across all activities-including topsides, jackets, floating systems, and associated infrastructure-aligned with company engineering management systems, project requirements, and industry standards.

• Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers.

• Establish and continuously improve structural engineering standards, procedures, and best practices in line with corporate management systems.

• Align departmental strategy with business growth objectives and project delivery goals.

• Support capability development and strengthen offshore positioning for future projects.

2. Technical Authority & Governance

• Act as the ultimate technical authority for offshore structural engineering.

• Ensure full compliance with:

  • International codes and standards (API, DNV, ISO, NORSOK, BS).

  • Project specifications and contractual requirements.

  • Internal Engineering Management Systems and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Approve design philosophies, methodologies, and key technical decisions.

• Evaluate and approve deviations from engineering standards where required.

• Oversee delivery across all project phases, including Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Project Management Consultancy (PMC).

• Ensure rigorous execution of:

  • Topsides structures (process modules, living quarters, bridges).

  • Fixed jackets and substructures.

  • Floating systems (FPSO, semi-submersibles, and platforms).

  • Structural modeling, advanced finite element analysis, and weight engineering.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

• Drive seamless integration and interface coordination with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Marine).

4. Resource & Capability Management

• Plan, recruit, and manage offshore structural engineering resources across global offices.

• Develop competency frameworks, succession plans, and structured training programs.

• Build a high-performing global delivery team leveraging multi-location talent and execution centers.

• Lead structural engineering inputs for business development, bids, and proposals.

• Provide accurate manhour estimates, project scheduling inputs, technical execution strategies, and value engineering proposals.

• Support business development and winning strategies for major offshore opportunities.

6. Quality Assurance & Technical Audits

• Lead discipline audits, peer reviews, and technical health checks across live projects.

• Drive continuous improvement by capturing, implementing, and sharing lessons learned.

• Collaborate closely with Project Engineering Managers, Project Directors, clients, JV partners, fabrication yards, and construction teams.

• Resolve complex engineering interfaces and technical disputes effectively.

8. Digital & Engineering Systems

• Promote the adoption of advanced digital engineering workflow and 3D modeling practices.

• Ensure effective use and licensing management of core structural analysis tools (e.g., SACS, SESAM, GeniE).

• Maintain integrity, standardization, and consistency of engineering data across projects.

Key Deliverables

• Structural engineering deliverables across the full project lifecycle (Pre-FEED to PMC).

• Global department resourcing, forecasting, and competency development plans.

• Discipline technical audit, quality compliance, and review reports.

• Detailed proposal estimates, execution philosophies, and technical bid documentation.

• Departmental continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing frameworks.