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Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Design Engineer

Aberdeenshire
Posted about 14 hours ago
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Our Core Values

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do....

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us. If you want to learn about how you can #FindYourMotive with us, head to our join us page, here.

About the role:

Location: Hybrid, Aberdeenshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be required to undertake design engineering duties associated with the design, construction, certification and safe commissioning and operation of Motive’s equipment and procedures, both on- and offshore.

The Design Engineer will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, while also knowing when to seek guidance and support. This role will involve working in a very fast-paced environment where quick and critical thinking is required whilst delivering high quality outputs. You will have daily interface with the wider team including Projects, Sales, Manufacturing, Operations and Equipment Management team.

About the team:

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team that prides itself on delivering top-quality work and consistently exceeding expectations. This is a team that is used to working with meticulous attention to detail and meeting high standards.

And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

  • Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
  • Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
  • Build & maintain relationships with clients and/or potential clients.
  • Provide advice, guidance and feedback to stakeholders, at all levels, internally & externally on Engineering and associated technical matters
  • Look to provide education and guidance on Engineering matters to colleagues, as and when applicable

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Planet

  • To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
  • To uphold the Motive Offshore Group People Values.
  • Work in accordance with Motive in-house policies and procedures.
  • The adherence to the requirements of best practice standards, recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties. In particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systems.
  • HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system

Product

  • Completion of tasks in accordance with agreed project plans and budgets.
  • Use suitable processes, procedures and techniques to solve engineering problems.
  • Be a stakeholder in ensuring Motive is “ahead of the curve” in terms of Engineering capability.
  • Supporting other members of the team to achieve task completion.

Undertake the design and preparation for construction and commissioning of equipment, including:

  • Structural calculations and modelling of equipment.
  • Implementation of project plans, budgets and procedures for efficient and effective control of the project.
  • Procurement of materials and components.
  • Supervision of personnel, as necessary, including any subcontractors, during construction phases and fulfilling the scope of work to time, cost and quality parameters.
  • Preparation of associated operations manuals and maintenance schedules for the equipment.
  • Certification of the equipment to current legislative standards.
  • Action effective project management and closure procedures, including review and feedback meetings, to ensure lessons learned are fed throughout the business.
  • Demonstrate capability in the necessary software/hardware applications required to complete these tasks.

The preparation of equipment operation and project work packs that conform to Company and Client operational procedures.

The inspection and testing of the integrity of Company/Client equipment and flexibles.

The performance of miscellaneous engineering works on behalf of Clients, including preparing work procedures/job packs for Inspection, Repair & Maintenance and, as necessary, supervising and supporting offshore operations.

The maintenance of engineering procedures, processes, data and records in accordance with the Integrated Management System.

To ensure existing equipment designs, specifications and drawings are maintained and to manage necessary changes as required.

The development and implementation of project procedures.

Required skills / knowledge:

  • Degree or training in Engineering with relevant experience, or HNC/HND (preferably Mechanical or Structural) supported by significant experience.
  • 2D drawing and 3D modelling, sufficient to support development of a full set of construction drawings.
  • Competence in one or more applicable technologies (mechanics, fabrication, structures, welding, hydraulics, electrics, electronics).
  • Mathematical modelling including FEM and associated technologies, with demonstrable experience in the use of ANSYS, and other FEA Softwares
  • Design, project management and technical authorship capabilities consistent with developing quality equipment designs.
  • Technical report writing using industry standard packages such as MS Office, MathCad

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What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

(* Received upon successful completion of probation)

  • 34 days holiday per annum
  • Employer Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
  • Gym Membership*
  • Electric Car Scheme*
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Reduced membership of Costco card
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
  • Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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Skills

2D Drawing
3D Modelling
FEM
ANSYS
FEA Software
Structural Calculations
Project Management
Technical Report Writing
MathCad
MS Office
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering

Location

Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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