Principal Engineer - Structural

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?The Life Cycle segment within Aker Solutions are specialists in managing, executing, and delivering small, medium, and large complex projects from feasibility studies, frame agreements and EPCI.

We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office

• Member of a multi-discipline team of engineers responsible for delivering a major modification project
• To carry out professional engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and completion activities in a competent and efficient manner whilst ensuring that the technical and safety integrity of engineering being performed is always maintained.
• Ensure project deliverables are generated using Aker Solutions systems and tools.
• Review, check the work of others and be responsible for their performance within their discipline / function.
• Compilation of weekly reports on progress via project tools where applicable.
• Liaise with client project and facilities engineering in the execution of the modifications project scopes of work delivering work on Schedule and within Budget and in accordance with company procedures.
• Accountable for the effective administration and implementation of Management of Change.
• Preparation of cost and time/man-hour estimates via Aker Solutions Systems where applicable.
• Input into the planning, co-ordination and execution of the groups work activities.
• Liaise with other disciplines on design, construction, fabrication and commissioning issues.
• Provide engineering and technical direction for drawing office personnel.
• Prepare Engineering concepts and develop into detail design
• Prepare CTR estimates for structural scopes

• Sound working knowledge of relevnt structural design codes
• Experience / qualification in Structural Engineering
• Solution oriented with good communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of relevant indusrty regulations and standards
• Strong work ethics and a proactive attitude
• The ability to train and mentor discipline engineers
• A commercial mindset, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to see solutions together with meeting customer expectations and requirements
• The competency to be accurate, flexible and organized

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on wide variety of projects
• 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
• Additional benefits including, bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com

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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.