Location
Epsom, Surrey

Hours
Full Time - Regular Employee

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of offshore energy by leading the delivery of Offshore Substation Topside projects across concept, FEED and detailed design phases. This senior leadership role is central to offshore wind project execution, driving engineering excellence, integration, and delivery performance for complex, multidisciplinary topside platforms. You will lead the design and integration of HV substations offshore, ensuring safe, efficient, and buildable solutions aligned with client and project requirements.

Your role includes:
- Engineering Leadership & Delivery: Lead end-to-end engineering delivery of offshore substation topsides (OSS) from concept through FEED to detailed design. Act as the single point of accountability for engineering scope, quality, and technical assurance. Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams including structural, electrical, process, layout, and safety.
- Topside Design & Integration: Oversee design and integration of primary and secondary steel structures (deck, modules, support frames), HV/MV electrical equipment layouts and interfaces, weight control and centre of gravity management, lifting, transportation, and installation strategies. Drive modularisation strategies to optimise fabrication and offshore installation. Ensure alignment between topside, jacket/foundation, and export systems.
- Technical Governance & Assurance: Maintain compliance with codes, standards (DNV, IEC, ISO) and project specifications. Lead design reviews, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and constructability assessments. Ensure all engineering deliverables are checked, approved, and fit for purpose.
- Stakeholder & Commercial Interface: Act as the primary engineering interface with clients, fabricators, certifying bodies, and installation contractors. Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor management. Contribute to commercial strategy, risk management, and change control.
- Team Leadership & Capability Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support development of digital engineering and advanced analysis capabilities.

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a broad range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. We offer extensive opportunities for training and professional development alongside a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance your career and personal life.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering Offshore Substation Topside (OSS) design within offshore wind projects.
- Strong background in structural engineering (primary or secondary steel for topsides or similar offshore facilities).
- Experience in multidisciplinary integration, especially structural–electrical interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience leading FEED and detailed design phases.
- Strong knowledge of offshore design standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with fabrication, transport & installation (T&I) considerations.

Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of structural systems for offshore platforms.
- Knowledge of load cases including wave, wind, lifting, and transportation.
- Expertise in weight management and constructability.
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as SESAM, SACS, STAAD, ANSYS.
- Understanding of HV substation systems integration is highly desirable.

About you
- Highly experienced offshore engineering leader with strong topside expertise and delivery mindset.
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and client-facing abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced project environments.

Additional Information
This role may require security clearance, with offers of employment dependent on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Applicants should not reference any current or previous security clearance in their application.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer and Disability Confident Leader, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.