Principal Engineer - Structural

Ready to shape the global energy landscape and drive sustainable solutions worldwide?  

Join Entr: Where your ideas and insights create lasting impact 

Entr is the dedicated consultancy arm of Aker Solutions. We are at the forefront of the global energy transition. From low-carbon oil and gas to cutting-edge offshore wind, CCUS to hydrogen, we're tackling the energy transition head-on.

At Entr, we don't just adapt to change – we drive it. We transform bold ideas into groundbreaking insights and deliver impactful solutions that shape the energy landscape.

We deliver expert consultancy services that shape the future of sustainable energy, combining both our technical expertise and early phase advisory services to de-risk and maximize value in energy projects worldwide.  

Here at Entr, ideas drive us, insights guide us, and impact defines us. To accelerate our growth, we are seeking talented individuals who are creative problem solvers, collaborative team players, and continuous learners driven by innovation.

To support our journey, we are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join the team, in our prestigious Chiswick Park, West London offices.

You will be part of a team that provides broad multi-faceted advice to our customers, addressing both commercial and technical risks in the evolving energy mix. Our team is at the forefront of driving a just and orderly energy transition, leveraging our execution experience to meet unprecedented demand in this developing market. 

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Shape the future of energy infrastructure by leading structural engineering and analysis for groundbreaking projects
• Craft compelling structural reports and philosophies that guide innovative design solutions
• Drive project efficiency through precise development of conceptual Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and quantities
• Inspire stakeholders with your expertise through dynamic technical presentations
• Contribute your structural insights to winning proposals, helping secure exciting new projects

• University degree in civil or structural engineering with over 15 years of post-graduate experience in front-end or FEED projects
• Expertise in preparing estimates, costs, and schedules using various front-end techniques
• Substantial experience in the offshore oil & gas and renewable energy sectors
• Experience in designing jackets and topsides for greenfield projects
• Excellent knowledge of structural analysis software like STAADPro and SESAM
• Familiarity with design software such as E3D, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of non-linear software like Abaqus is beneficial

Why choose Entr?

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the energy landscape across renewable energy, low carbon oil and gas, carbon capture, hydrogen, offshore wind, electrical transmission and more.
• Accelerate Innovation: Leverage your expertise and insights to develop cutting-edge solutions, guiding customers through complex decisions.
• Continuous Growth: Together we will grow as we tackle complex energy challenges worldwide. You will get the opportunity to continuously expand your skills, take on additional responsibilities and make a lasting impact on the global energy landscape.
• Collaborative Environment: At Entr, diverse perspectives drive our solutions. Whether you're a changemaker, solution oriented, co-creator, or have an interest in safeguarding, you'll find a space where your voice matters. Our supportive atmosphere ensures every idea is valued and every contribution shapes the future of energy.
• Flexible Work-Life Integration: Enjoy an approach to work that respects your life outside the office. Our flexible options allow you to balance your career ambitions with your personal life, ensuring you can succeed at both.

• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you want to learn a little more about Entr, you can visit our website (This is Entr | Aker Solutions)

For more information about the role please reach out to:

Dawn Aindow, Regional Manager: email dawn.aindow@nesadvantage.com

NES Advantage is Entr’s global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.