Senior Design Engineer

Full time, office based Norwich

At Aquaterra Energy we specialise in providing engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry – helping clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations from drilling and field development, to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewable, and hydrogen projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished engineer to take ownership of technically challenging projects, lead design activities from concept through to delivery, and support the continued development of graduate and developing engineers. You will manage allocated design tasks against agreed project plans, milestones and deadlines while working closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, clients and suppliers. 

Key responsibilities

As Senior Design Engineer, you will:

  • Lead and manage design engineering activities from project initiation through to completion.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of project requirements, key milestones and delivery expectations.
  • Plan design work effectively and proactively identify any variations from the agreed project plan.
  • Develop conceptual designs and progress agreed concepts into detailed engineering solutions.
  • Undertake or lead mechanical and structural calculations, finite element analysis and technical drafting.
  • Prepare and review drawings, test procedures, inspection documentation and other technical deliverables.
  • Check and approve calculations, drawings, FEA and supporting documentation produced by colleagues.
  • Chair design reviews and clearly present technical solutions to project stakeholders.
  • Delegate work effectively to engineers assigned to your projects.
  • Engage with customers, clients and suppliers as required.
  • Train and mentor graduate and developing engineers.
  • Contribute to departmental improvement initiatives and the development of engineering best practice.

About you:

You will be a capable and proactive engineering professional with experience of taking ownership of complex design work and driving projects through to successful delivery.

You will bring:

  • Strong mechanical and structural design engineering capability.
  • Experience of engineering calculations, technical drawings and finite element analysis.
  • The ability to plan, coordinate and manage design activities against project deadlines.
  • Experience reviewing and checking technical work.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • The confidence to lead design reviews and technical discussions.
  • The ability to delegate work and support the development of other engineers.
  • A commitment to high technical standards, continuous improvement and safe working practices.
  • This role requires the unfettered right to work in the UK, this role is not a sponsored role within our organisation.

At Aquaterra Energy we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

BENEFITS:

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Matching pension contribution
  • Life cover x 4 basic salary
  • 25 days Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional holidays
  • Training & Development and commitment to CPD
  • Reduced gym membership
  • Employee assistance scheme
  • Funded sports, social and charity events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Retail benefit scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.