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Vestas

Specialist/ Lead Engineer, Support Structure Solutions

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Vestas
Manufactures, installs and services wind turbines worldwide, driving renewable energy projects.
Lead Engineer for offshore wind project support structure solutions, responsible for site-specific integrated load analysis, tower and foundation design, and customer alignment.
17d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
35,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wind turbine manufacturing
Installation services
Operations & Maintenance
Project development
Commissioning
Active Output Management
Technical training
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Wind
Industrial
Infrastructure
Utilities
Solar
Government
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
client delivery
foundation analysis
structure improvement
ila management
client interaction
tower optimization
  • Ensure customer alignment with regards to the tower/foundation design process as well as optimization for the given project conditions
  • 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
  • Manage the orchestration of site-specific Integrated Load Analysis (ILA) process working in collaboration with external as well internal stakeholders
  • Advance support structure functional excellence via strong focus on regional and global support structure improvement initiatives
  • 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
  • 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
What you bring
b.sc./m.sc.
wind energy
offshore loads
eurocode
business english
customer focus
  • Previous experience in wind energy
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. within a relevant field of engineering
  • Fluency in business English both spoken and written would be required; additional Scandinavian or European languages would be an advantage
  • Ability to work internationally, with large-scale industrial projects and demanding customers
  • Professional presentation skills with ability and confidence to present technical topics
  • Experience within offshore loads or support structure design domain
  • Good communication skills. We prefer prior experience interacting with a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders
  • 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
  • Knowledge of (offshore) turbine load evaluation and relevant standards within this area (IEC 61400-1, IEC 61400-3-1, etc.) is beneficial
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • yes, vestas commits to a fair recruitment process and conducts background checks in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Company
Overview
€17 B Revenue
Revenue
Reported in 2024, reflecting financial stability.
€494 M Net Income
Net Income
Achieved in 2024, marking a significant profit.
177 GW Capacity
Installed Capacity
Total wind energy infrastructure across multiple countries.
88 Countries
Global Presence
Shows extensive international reach in energy solutions.
  • Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer.
  • Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects.
  • Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
  • Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes.
  • Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks.
  • Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.
Culture + Values
  • Simplicity
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Passion
  • Never compromise on safety
  • Follow our Code of Conduct
  • Take an outside‑in customer perspective
  • Adjust quickly and simplify how we work
  • Drive continuous improvement with long‑term focus
  • Make goals and objectives clear and give teams freedom to execute
  • Win and lose together; pick best team for the job
  • Act with integrity & respect; lead by example
  • Proactively share information; communicate with clarity, conviction, impact
  • Value different perspectives; build high‑performing teams
  • Listen first, learn, foster feedback culture
  • Acknowledge responsibilities and decisions; hold each other accountable
  • Understand what’s best for all of Vestas
  • Have the courage to speak up
  • Keep commitments—view them as promises
  • Be proud of shared purpose to make the planet better
  • Seek to make work and impact as sustainable as possible
  • Have courage to think differently and seek understanding
  • Inspire colleagues and enable smart decisions
  • Show perseverance and determination even when facing adversity
Environment + Sustainability
88% corporate cars now EVs
Sustainable transportation transition
88% of corporate benefit cars have been transitioned to electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, with 465 sustainably-fuelled service vehicles added in 2023.
239M tonnes GHG prevented annually
Emission reduction impact
Installed turbines prevent 239 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, with turbines emitting only 2% of the emissions they avoid over their lifecycle.
55% carbon reduction by 2025
Carbon footprint reduction target
A 55% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint by 2025, aligning with SBTi validated targets.
66% emissions reduction in steel
Sustainable steel production
Partnership with ArcelorMittal reduces tower steel emissions by up to 66% using low-emission steel produced with scrap steel in electric-arc furnaces powered by wind.
  • Carbon neutrality in own operations by 2030 without carbon offsets
  • Zero-waste wind turbines by 2040 (eliminate non-recyclable waste)
  • 100% renewable electricity for factories and offices since 2013
  • Factories use renewable heating; service fleet transitioning to eco-friendly options including hydrogen vessel from 2025
  • All future joint offshore projects will use ≥25% low-carbon steel towers and recycled-material blades
  • Scope 1 and 2 SBTi-validated targets set in August 2020; own operations carbon footprint reduced 55% by 2025 target, 100% by 2030
  • SBTi-aligned supply-chain decarbonisation of 45% per MWh by 2030
  • Committed to embedding sustainability in governance and all business activities
Inclusion & Diversity
88+ Nationalities
Global Workforce Representation
Reflects the diversity of the company's employees in 2024.
41% Employees Covered
Union or Collective Bargaining
Percentage of employees covered by union agreements in applicable regions during 2024.
19% Female Leadership
Women in Senior Positions
Current representation of women in leadership roles.
25% Leadership by 2025
Gender Targets: 30% by 2030
Ambitious goals to increase female representation in leadership over the next decade.
  • DEIB mission: guarantee equal opportunities and fair treatment regardless of background
  • Actions launched: external pay-structure audit (gender, nationality, age); recruitment process review; embedding DEI in talent and leadership programmes
  • Belief: diversity brings strength and innovation (“Diversity is our wind, and inclusion, our turbine…”)
  • First DEI goals formalised in sustainability strategy in 2020
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