Structural Consultant - Offshore Concrete Subject Matter Expert

Scope of Work:

At Kent, we are continuously growing and evolving, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Due to a strong pipeline of offshore structural projects, together with several recent project awards, we have an immediate requirement for an Offshore Structural Consultant with a primary technical specialism in offshore concrete structures at Subject Matter Expert (SME) level.

This is an opportunity to play a leading technical role in supporting clients across the offshore energy sector, providing specialist engineering expertise for the assessment, life extension, integrity management, and decommissioning of offshore concrete structures.

Key Requirements: 

expertise for the assessment, life extension, integrity management, and decommissioning of offshore concrete structures.

Deliverables Key Deliverables:

• Act as the SME for offshore concrete structures, providing technical leadership and specialist engineering expertise while delivering work within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical support and consultancy for offshore concrete projects across the oil and gas and offshore wind sectors within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and internationally.
• Lead and contribute to technical studies associated with structural integrity management, life extension and decommissioning of offshore concrete structures.
• Provide expert technical input to multidisciplinary project teams and client organisations.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, methodologies, and engineering assessments.
• Present technical work and engineering recommendations to clients through reports, presentations, workshops, and meetings, both virtually and face-to-face.
• Deliver high-quality engineering outputs while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and internal procedures.

 Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree (Honours) or equivalent qualification in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow status with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or an equivalent professional body.
• Recognised industry expert in the assessment, integrity management, or decommissioning of offshore concrete structures.
• Extensive experience in the offshore energy industry, with particular expertise in concrete gravity-based structures (GBS) and other offshore concrete assets.
• Strong understanding of offshore structural engineering principles and relevant industry codes, standards, and recommended practices.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and deliver specialist consultancy services to clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence and quality.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrable SME-level experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Leading technical studies to support the OEUK Comparative Assessment process for the decommissioning and potential derogation of offshore concrete structures.
• Assessment and management of degradation mechanisms affecting offshore concrete structures, including reinforcement corrosion, cracking, fatigue, and long-term durability.
• Development of life extension, structural integrity, and structural assessments for offshore concrete assets.
• Application of UKCS regulatory requirements and industry guidance relating to the decommissioning of offshore concrete structures.
• Preparation and technical review of decommissioning programmes and supporting documentation.
• Experience working with offshore concrete gravity-based structures throughout their operational, life-extension, and decommissioning phases.

Desirable Attributes

• Ability to influence and engage with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical assurance and independent peer review.
• A strong professional network within the offshore energy and decommissioning sectors.
• A passion for innovation and the development of technically robust, practical engineering solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be recognised as Kent's leading SME in offshore concrete structures, supporting high-profile projects across the global offshore energy sector while helping shape industry best practice in asset life extension and decommissioning.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.