Offshore Civil/ Structural Engineer

Salary / Rate:

GBP 43,000.00-55,000.00 

Location:

Merseyside 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Structural Engineers 

Date Posted:

21/04/2009 

Reference:

NESUK-51917 

Position: Offshore Civil/ Structural Engineer
Location: Bootle
Status: Permanent

Our client is currently looking to recruit an offshore civil/ structural engineer who
will be part of a team responsible for the inspection of offshore installations, providing expertise in the field of structural integrity. Your own technical advice should provide a sound basis for employers to set and maintain their own appropriate safety standards.

About the role
Carry out inspections with respect to structural integrity issues as part of the Directorate�s work plan.

Assess safety cases drawing conclusions as to the adequacy of the case itself and recommendations for future inspection topics.

Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints as part of a team or alone.

Provide support for enforcement action, including the preparation of technical reports, and provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings.

Provide expert advice on health and safety matters associated with the specialist topic of structural integrity.

Make technical and strategic contributions to the company's overall strategy.

Person requirements
A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.

A Chartered Engineer having corporate membership of an appropriate professional institution.

Substantial post graduate experience.

A good working knowledge of the application of your discipline skill to the offshore industry sector.

Experience of design, construction, and integrity management for fixed and floating installations.

Familiarity with relevant offshore standards

Experience of the assessment of integrity and response to fire and explosion, impact, extreme weather, and foundation behaviour.

Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management tools.

You must be able to satisfy the UK offshore medical & survival training requirements.