Engineering Manager/Head of Technology – Structural (Offshore / Renewable Energy)

Location: Portugal (Viana do Castelo )

Salary: Up to €100,000 (dependent on experience)

Department: Technology & Innovation

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer

Overview

Matchtech is supporting our client in recruiting a Engineering Manager – Structural to lead the delivery, quality, and technical integrity of structural engineering activities for advanced offshore and floating platform projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing a high-performing engineering team, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful execution of complex structural analysis and design programmes in a dynamic, innovation led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the structural engineering function, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule and quality expectations
Oversee structural analysis and design activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications
Provide technical leadership across structural engineering, including FEA modelling and advanced analysis
Act as the technical focal point for all structural matters internally and with external partners, subcontractors and suppliers
Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency and completeness
Drive continuous improvement of methodologies, tools and engineering practices
Ensure effective integration of structural design within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Identify and manage technical risks, supporting overall project risk management strategies
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a high performance team culture
Support stakeholder engagement, including clients, contractors and regulatory bodies
Stay at the forefront of industry developments, emerging technologies and best practice

Professional Experience required:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on offshore or marine structures
Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects
Experience in offshore wind or renewable energy projects is highly desirable

Technical Expertise:

Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design, including:
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Dynamic loading and fatigue analysis
Proficiency in engineering software (such as ANSYS, SACS, STAAD Pro)
Familiarity with tools such as FEMAP or SESAM
Programming capability (for example Python or MATLAB) is advantageous
Understanding of offshore materials, fabrication and construction methods
Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards and regulations

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related field
Specialisation in offshore structures, wind engineering, or renewable energy is advantageous

Leadership & Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and team management capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate effectively in multidisciplinary, cross functional teams
High level of analytical thinking and problem solving ability
Proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience in planning and coordinating engineering activities within complex project environments

What This Role Offers:

Salary up to €100,000, reflective of seniority and expertise
Opportunity to lead cutting edge engineering work in the offshore renewable energy sector
Strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence
Senior-level influence with visibility across projects and leadership teams
Collaborative, high performing and technically driven environment

Interested?

If you are a senior structural engineering leader looking to play a key role in delivering innovative offshore and renewable energy projects, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Engineering Manager/Head Of Technology

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