Head of Structures

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.To start as soon as possible, full time, permanentThe Head of Structures and Geoscience is leading a global team of ~90 professionals housed within Offshore Engineering. With a mission to deliver world-class technical expertise in geophysics, geotechnical, metocean, structural, and civil engineering. And a commitment to enabling cost-efficient, sustainable, and safe engineering solutions for Offshore Wind Farms throughout their entire lifecycle. Five teams will be reporting to the Head of Structures and Geoscience.About the role Accountable for Strategic Development and Innovation, leads the strategic development of offshore structures technology, geosciences, and GIS, ensuring innovative and advanced practices are standard within your department Lead Technical Specifications and Design Deliverables, accountable for the technical specification of core offshore engineering processes including site condition assessments, development of ground models, and the design and fabrication of foundations Manage the delivery of comprehensive onshore and offshore site/ground investigations, including midocean and environmental surveys, as well as geophysical and geotechnical investigations Implement digitalization and data management activities that support geoscience analysis and foundation design works, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data processing and reporting Accountable for delivering robust design work for offshore structures, including substations and their foundations, and onshore civil engineering tasks related to substations and cable routing Oversee Team Development and Stakeholder Engagement, Provide direction and guidance to your team, promoting growth and skill development, while managing stakeholder relationships effectively to align with RWE's strategic objectives and project requirements Direct key engineering decisions and project-related technical discussions during all phases of development, construction, and operations, ensuring maximum value and efficiency in delivery Job requirements and experience Offshore wind engineering experience in a leadership role with relevant experience across the life cycle of projects Experience of leading teams in a matrix organisation with ability to cooperate and deliver across functional and country boundaries University degree in renewable energy, engineering, project management or equivalent Proficient ability to analyse, understand and solve complex problems and aggregate decision-relevant information to convey clear, concise messages Wellbeing and HSE leadership with specific focus on delivering safety in design and execution Proficient commercial acumen/understanding of complex technological and commercial correlations Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis Languages: You have English, and German or other languages are beneficial From here, you benefit from many further advantages - Curious? Then click hereApply with just a few clicks: ad code 91161, application period: 14/11/2025.Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, [email protected]We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmattersRWE Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of RWE AG, is one of the world's leading players in the field of offshore wind. We have more than 20 years of experience in the development, construction, and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. We currently operate 19 offshore wind farms, making us the second largest operator worldwide in terms of total capacity. We are currently building four additional wind farms with a combined capacity of nearly 4.9 GW and are developing numerous other projects.RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With our investment and growth strategy, we are contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system.Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.