Specialist/ Lead Engineer, Support Structure Solutions

Would you like to make the world more sustainable? Are you a motivated engineer who is passionate about the technical part of large-scale offshore wind project? Does it motivate you to collaborate closely with our customers to design site specific towers and foundations? Then join Vestas and work with some of the most interesting and complex projects across the world!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Regional Engineering & Technology NCE > Technical Sales NCE Offshore, UK & Ireland

NCE Offshore Technical Sales Management is anchored in Vestas Technology & Operations, where new product ideas and technologies are developed, matured, tested, and improved.
Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) represents Vestas' entire industrial system from Technology to Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality. Our department is the offshore-focused arm of our Vestas Technology & Operations - NCE regional organization, providing the link between our regional business unit and our customers’ needs towards the central technology and Research & Development (R&D) team, responsible for global product development in Vestas.
The Lead Support Structure Engineer role requires technical skills within the area of offshore engineering and project management. You will work within the Offshore Technical Sales Management team, in direct interface with the commercial Sales teams, Construction project management teams, our customers as well as central engineering functions, to deliver the best possible technical solution for our offshore customers.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for the site-specific integrated load analysis, tower and foundation design process for the offshore projects. You will work with the customer and the customer's foundation designer for Vestas providing timely and optimized solutions, fulfilling customer needs and requirements and enabling efficient interfaces with Sales and Construction teams, the Customer, the foundation designer and Central Technical Functions. The role also includes:

• Respond to customer enquiries, prepare clarifications and deviations to tenders in relation to the loads and support structure area
• Evaluate and document tower and foundation optimization levers to improve project value while managing risks
• Manage the orchestration of site-specific Integrated Load Analysis (ILA) process working in collaboration with external as well internal stakeholders
• Ensure customer alignment with regards to the tower/foundation design process as well as optimization for the given project conditions
• Be the interface to the project design certifier and manage the project design certification activities. Identify market requirements and trends to promote product, tool, and process development
• Advance support structure functional excellence via strong focus on regional and global support structure improvement initiatives
• Strengthen and promote in-house capabilities for performing analysis for foundation design to strategically use the conclusions in technical and commercial context through alignment with relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. within a relevant field of engineering
• Experience within offshore loads or support structure design domain 
• Previous experience in wind energy 
• Fluency in business English both spoken and written would be required; additional Scandinavian or European languages would be an advantage
   

Competencies

• Ability to work internationally, with large-scale industrial projects and demanding customers
• Professional presentation skills with ability and confidence to present technical topics
• Good communication skills. We prefer prior experience interacting with a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders
• Commitment to delivering impressive results through collaborative teamwork and support
• Knowledge of (offshore) turbine load evaluation and relevant standards within this area (IEC 61400-1, IEC 61400-3-1, etc.) is beneficial
• Knowledge of (offshore) tower and foundation designs and relevant standards within this area (Eurocode 3, IEC 61400-6, DNVGL-ST-0126, etc.) is beneficial
• In addition to technical, quantitative, and analytical skills, you will need to have customer focus and build a network and manage relationships with customers and their consultants

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and inspiring job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within the top company of wind energy. In this position, you will be at the heart of the action of the offshore wind industry. Holding the title of the largest entity in the wind industry, Vestas promotes a culture of responsiveness, permitting you to explore innovative solutions in a truly global environment with a diverse, skilled, and knowledgeable team. The role of Lead Support Structure Solutions Engineer is a great stepping stone for an exciting career in Vestas.

Additional information

Location: GB, E.Edinburgh or DK, Aarhus 

Flexibility for travelling across the region, up to approximately 25 days in a year.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 28th October 2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessar contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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