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Senior Designer


Aventus Energy is looking for a Senior Designer to provide technical discipline expertise as part of our multi-disciplinary engineering teams. The Senior Designer will be responsible developing design solutions across a wide range of structural engineering projects and challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Execution:

  • Deliver design solutions by ensuring project deliverables are technically correct and meet the required quality and industry safety requirements.
  • Responsible for drafting high quality technical drawings under the direction of the Lead Designer.
  • Responsible for ensuring that check and approval of design deliverables is carried out by Engineering, Design and Construction prior to issue.
  • Support the quality assurance process by ensuring that technical files and project folders are effectively maintained with checked and back-draughted copies in evidence.
  • Support the upkeep of design technical standards, software, procedures, team training and development.
  • Ensuring that work is carried out according to company processes and procedures.
  • Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to ensure designs are optimised for fabrication, installation, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines (e.g. ASME, ISO, DNV, API, Eurocodes etc).

Multi-Disciplinary Coordination:

  • Work within the wider team of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction.
  • Work closely with structural, mechanical, piping, and process engineers to ensure fully integrated designs.
  • Ensure design changes and technical clarifications are actioned according to project requirements.

Technical Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive innovation by implementing new technologies, digital tools, and design best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for optimisation, cost reduction, and improved efficiency in design solutions.
  • Support research and development initiatives for energy transition and renewable energy projects.

Team Development & Mentorship:

  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior designers.
  • Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities.

Risk Management & Compliance:

  • Conduct engineering risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies throughout all engineering activities.
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts, including certifications and approvals from industry bodies.

Budget and Cost Control:

  • Support the commercial and technical bidding process by estimating project budgets and other bid development activities including establishing and maintaining norms.
  • Work with procurement teams to ensure the cost-effective selection of materials and resources without compromising quality or safety.

Qualifications / Requirements / Experience:

Education:

  • HNC Qualification/Certificate in Design or Engineering courses, or a related field is desired.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of design experience within the energy sector, preferably in offshore and energy projects.
  • Prior experience within an engineering consultancy environment is preferred.
  • Awareness of EPCI project execution, with an understanding of the full lifecycle from design to installation.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience in energy engineering, including knowledge of design principles, codes, standards, and construction methodologies (e.g. ASME, ISO, DNV, API, Eurocodes etc).
  • Demonstrable experience in industry standard engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc).

Soft Skills:

  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.
  • High level of accountability, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

HSEQ:

  • All employees have a responsibility for ensuring their own health and safety and that of their colleagues.
  • Co-operate with Company requirements to ensure that statutory duties are met.
  • Do not interfere with or misuse anything supplied for health and safety.
  • Only use equipment and substances when trained to correctly do so.
  • Identify and take any obvious corrective actions to resolve non-conformances and prevent loss in your immediate area, reporting any hazards to HSEQ Team/Line Manager.
  • Promote the implementation and continuous improvement of the business management system.
  • Support the Company’s environmental stance by following all environmental procedures and policies and assist with the reduction of waste, energy usage and emissions.

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