Offshore Structural Head

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across multiple project locations and execution centres.
• Provide technical leadership and act as the technical authority for offshore structural engineering.
• Oversee structural engineering activities for offshore platforms, topsides, jackets, floating systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and approve design philosophies, structural analysis, engineering methodologies, and key technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, industry standards, project specifications, and engineering procedures.
• Manage departmental resources, workforce planning, recruitment, competency development, and team performance.
• Oversee engineering delivery across Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, and PMC project phases.
• Support tenders and proposals through technical inputs, manhour estimation, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Conduct technical reviews, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with project management teams, clients, fabrication yards, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Promote digital engineering, 3D modelling, and effective use of offshore structural analysis tools such as SACS and SESAM.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 22-25 years of relevant professional experience with substantial exposure to offshore structural engineering.
• Currently handling Head of Department (HOD) or equivalent department-level responsibilities.
• Strong experience in offshore oil & gas projects, including topsides, jackets, offshore platforms, or floating systems.
• Proven track record in department leadership, technical governance, engineering delivery, and resource management.
• Strong knowledge of offshore structural engineering codes, standards, design reviews, and quality requirements.
• Experience with SACS, SESAM, or comparable structural analysis software is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates currently leading an Offshore Structural Engineering Department within an offshore oil & gas engineering consultancy, EPC, or engineering services organization are preferred.

Application Notes

• Share updated CV with current location, total experience, current designation, notice period, and current/expected CTC.