Our marine client is looking to add a Lead Structural Engineer to their team. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Aberdeen. As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for performing structural design, analysis, prototype testing and verification of our growing in-house mooring product range. The role involves a range of structural engineering activities, including undertaking non-linear, plastic-strain finite element analysis. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT Essential: Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Offshore Engineering, or Equivalent. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in offshore structural engineering. Experience using industry-standard finite element analysis (FEA) software. Desirable: Demonstrable experience in plastic-strain analysis and assessment of offshore structures. Experience using ANSYS or ABAQUS. Understanding of nonlinear finite element analysis, including: Material plasticity modelling. Geometric nonlinearity. Large deformation behaviour. Collapse and post-yield response. Experience using 3D CAD software, preferably with SolidWorks or Inventor. Knowledge of offshore design and assessment standards, including: API RP 2A / API RP 2SIM. ISO 19902. DNV offshore standards and recommended practices. Experience of working in a research and/or product development environment, ideally including physical testing of prototype equipment. Knowledge of steel fabrication processes. JOB DESCRIPTION Perform structural analysis and ..... full job details .....