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Principal Offshore Structures Engineer

Eni Plenitude


Job Location:

Basingstoke - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

Job title: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
Location: Basingstoke UK
Job reference #: 33590
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Fluent in English

At Eni we are seeking a Principal Offshore Structures Engineer to join EniProgetti UK in Basingstoke. You will be responsible for leading the offshore structural engineering team overseeing the execution of structural design and analysis activities and providing technical guidance to ensure safe efficient and high-quality project delivery.

About EniProgetti UK Branch

EniProgetti is wholly owned by Eni the global energy company. EniProgetti performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to Eni businesses worldwide. The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke.
EniProgetti is currently helping to lead Eni in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables hydrogen etc.
The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station.
This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as Eni is committed to move towards a net zero future. If you want to be part of driving this change join us.
EniProgetti UK operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.

Main responsibilities

  • Establish internal workflows for assigned projects and plan team activities to ensure efficient project execution.
  • Perform structural analysis for offshore substructures and topsides.
  • Evaluate and define the optimal technical solutions for offshore structures including substructures and topsides across all project phases from feasibility and FEED to detailed design.
  • Review and approve structural analyses calculations and technical documentation produced by the team prior to issue.
    Prepare sketch drawings concept studies and feasibility assessments.
  • Foster effective collaboration within the structural engineering team and across multidisciplinary project teams.
    Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated project execution.
  • Collaborate with planners and project management teams to allocate offshore structural engineering resources manage workloads and deliver project objectives on schedule.

Skills and experience required

  • Degree in Civil Engineering Offshore Engineering Structural Engineering Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering (with a focus on structures) or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience in offshore structural design across all project phases including feasibility studies FEED detailed engineering and operations.
  • Extensive experience in the analysis and design of offshore structures in accordance with the ISO 19900 series API RP 2A and AISC codes.
  • Ability to develop and verify FEM models of fixed offshore structures including jackets and topsides for both in-place and temporary conditions.
  • Experience in the design of foundation systems including piles and mud mats.
  • Experience in the assessment redesign and life extension of brownfield assets including reliability analyses and complex engineering problem-solving.
  • Experience in non-linear structural analysis including blast dropped object impact redundancy and pushover analyses.
  • Ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges and provide independent technical recommendations.
  • Sound knowledge of offshore structural materials fabrication methods and installation practices.
  • Experience in the design and analysis of floating offshore structures.
  • Experience in the preparation and management of tender documentation including the technical evaluation of contractor proposals.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor structural engineering teams across multiple projects or work packages.
  • Ability to coach and develop junior structural engineers.
  • Experience working collaboratively with other engineering discipline leads throughout project execution.
  • Ability to plan resources manage workloads and deliver engineering scope in line with project schedules.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to project management and other stakeholders.
  • Willingness to undertake both short- and long-term international travel.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering software such as DNV Sesam USFOS ANSYS and SACS.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office AutoCAD Windows operating systems and related engineering software.

How to apply

  • Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
  • Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries with over 30000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company it has evolved into an integrated energy company playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Enis goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its line with this goal Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources bio-refining carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Enis areas of activity and addition the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us theskills and attitudes of each individualcontinuous traininganddiversity and inclusionare fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-beingwelfareand work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile you will be contacted to continue theselection process.Whatever your ambition at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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