Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mooring Systems
Aberdeen
£48,500 per annum
ORE Catapult | Full Time | Hybrid
About Us
ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, accelerating the technologies needed to deliver a net-zero future.
As offshore wind projects move into deeper waters, floating offshore wind (FOW) is becoming increasingly important. This creates complex engineering challenges, particularly in mooring and anchoring systems-and that's where you come in.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our Balance of Plant team, you will provide technical leadership and accountability across a portfolio of offshore renewable energy projects.
You will lead the design, modelling, analysis and testing of mooring systems, supporting both commercial and collaborative programmes and helping position ORE Catapult as a centre of excellence in offshore renewables.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and be accountable for technical delivery, quality, cost and scope across multiple projects
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Provide subject matter expertise in mooring and anchoring systems, particularly for floating offshore wind
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Deliver and oversee engineering analysis and testing, using ORE Catapult and third-party facilities
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Develop project scopes, ITTs, budgets, timelines and delivery plans
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Manage internal delivery teams and external consultants/contractors
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Support business development, identifying and shaping new project opportunities
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Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and ISO standards
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Produce and review high-quality technical documentation and reports
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Represent ORE Catapult at industry events, workshops and stakeholder forums
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Mentor and support engineers, graduates and interns
About You
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
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Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
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Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in mooring/anchoring systems
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Strong technical capability in tools such as OrcaFlex, CAD, FEA, MATLAB/Python
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Proven experience delivering engineering projects with full ownership and accountability
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Able to make sound technical decisions and work with a high level of autonomy
Desirable:
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Experience in floating offshore wind
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Awareness of dynamic cables / umbilical's
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Experience working within structured HSE and quality frameworks
Why Join Us?
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Work on cutting-edge projects at the forefront of offshore renewable energy innovation
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Play a key role in solving challenges in floating offshore wind
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Collaborate with leading industry, academic and government partners
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you're ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and help shape the future of offshore renewables, we'd love to hear from you.
