FOU & BoP Engineer O&M
Job in
Montrose, Angus, DD10, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-19
Listing for:
Inch Cape Offshore Limited
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Structural Engineer, Marine Engineering / Maritime, Energy Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm
Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm located 15km off the Angus coast in the North Sea. The project will transmit power 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, East Lothian, before connecting to the national transmission system. It is a more than £3 billion infrastructure endeavour that will help the UK meet its carbon‑emission reduction targets, powering enough electricity for almost half of Scotland’s homes.
of Assignment The Foundation Engineer will manage the structural integrity, performance and life‑cycle of offshore wind turbine foundations and substructures during the operational phase. The role ensures foundation assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for performance, supporting maximum turbine availability and revenue while maintaining risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) in line with UK regulatory expectations.
Location
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Montrose (3 days a week in the office, 2 days work‑from‑home)
- Asset Integrity & Structural Performance
- Lead the integrity management of offshore foundations (monopiles & jackets)
- Develop and implement risk‑based inspection strategies
- Analyse structural performance considering fatigue, corrosion, scour and environmental loading
- Support remaining life assessments and life‑extension strategies
- Review inspection data (ROV, seabed surveys, NDT) and define remedial actions
- Lead or support root‑cause investigations for structural anomalies or failures
- Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR)
- Define and optimize planned and corrective maintenance programmes for foundations
- Support offshore campaigns including inspection scopes, method statements and contractor management
- Provide engineering input into major component replacement or structural repair campaigns
- Ensure all maintenance activities align with O&M plans, consent conditions and environmental commitments
- Engineering Authority & Technical Governance
- Act as Technical Authority for foundation systems within the asset
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO 19902, DNV‑ST‑0126, IEC standards, UK HSE regulations and Offshore Safety Case requirements)
- Interface with certification bodies and independent verification engineers (IVBs)
- Review and approve engineering change proposals and concessions
- Operational Support to O&M Activities
- Provide real‑time engineering support for offshore faults, defects, vessel‑based intervention campaigns and emergency response scenarios
- Collaborate with O&M teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of offshore work scopes
- Contribute to work planning, RAMS reviews, and offshore readiness
- Data, Monitoring & Digital Systems
- Utilize and develop Asset Management Systems (AMS) and structural health monitoring tools
- Interpret data from SCADA systems, structural monitoring sensors, inspection and survey reports
- Drive predictive maintenance strategies and performance optimisation
- Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
- Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems
- Support development of the Operational Safety Case
- Ensure risks to personnel, assets and environment are managed to ALARP principles
- Contribute to marine licence compliance and environmental mitigation measures
- Commercial & Stakeholder Interface
- Support budgeting and cost for foundation O&M activities
- Interface with tier‑1 contractors, OEMs, regulators (Marine Directorate, HSE) and internal stakeholders
- Provide input into lifecycle cost optimisation and risk‑based decision making
- Foundation Integrity Management Plan (FIMP)
- Annual Inspection & Maintenance Strategy
- Structural Assessment Reports & Fitness for Service evaluations
- Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Contribution to Asset Performance & Availability KPIs
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to make risk‑based engineering decisions
- Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Leadership in offshore safety culture
- Commercial awareness with asset operations
Essential
- Degree in Civil, Structural, Offshore or Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience in offshore wind foundations or offshore structures
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis, fatigue, and marine environments
- Experience in asset integrity or O&M engineering roles
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards
- Experience with subsea inspection techniques and surveys
- Knowledge of offshore installation and construction interfaces
- Familiarity with FEA tools and structural modelling software
Join a leading project in renewables and help shape the future of Scotland’s energy landscape. If you believe you are an ideal candidate, apply now.
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