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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT 24 STRUCTEAM Services Julien Sellier, company founder and Managing Director comments, “We are often perceived as a marine business because we deal in composites, however, it's only one part of what we do. We also supply design and engineering services for the civil, automotive, oil and gas sectors. A significant share of our projects are within the renewable energy sector so we collaborate with world-leading OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in the wind and tidal energy markets.” “STRUCTeam possesses a unique value proposition and our independence enables us to provide customers with a broader range of composite design and process applications. This is complimented with material engineering and supply chain management capabilities.” Island Connections Julien has lived on the Island since 2004. He formed STRUCTeam eight years ago and the business grew rapidly going from three to twelve staff in the first year of trading. Although STRUCTeam is a relatively young business it’s plugging in to the Island’s heritage in composites, making the most of the expertise in the marine, wind, energy and aerospace supply chains that exist here. Today 15 employees work at the offices in Marina Walk in the heart of Cowes Yacht Haven. The Grade II listed building was formerly used as a sail loft and offers a stunning back drop to the Solent. “It was a conscious choice to base the business in Cowes,” Julien says. “The town is quite exceptional with a cosmopolitan feel. I'm French but I've lived on the Island for the last 14 years and it’s a great place to be. STRUCTeam is a different sort of employer. We have a fresh approach to business and strongly promote a flexible working environment and healthy work life balance.” Careers at STRUCTeam Many employees that joined STRUCTeam in the first year are still there today including principal engineers, senior engineers and the office manager. “Our biggest investment is in our people,” Julien says. “I am very lucky to be part of a committed and self-motivated team. We’re a group of diverse, passionate and talented individuals who all add something special to the company. Our success depends on attracting and keeping the best talent who recognise the importance of working together to achieve outstanding results.” STRUCTeam is an Island business with a truly international perspective. Located within Cowes Yacht Haven the composite engineering consultancy has an expanding global network and a multicultural team. Since its formation in 2010, the company has successfully delivered over 200 projects. STRUCTeam is now looking to expand and take the business to new heights through a dedicated recruitment initiative. Spotlight How STRUCTeam in Cowes is growing its team by creating new positions Julien Sellier “Our biggest investment is in our people”
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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT24
STRUCTEAM
Services Julien Sellier, company founder and Managing Director comments, “We are often perceived as a marine business because we deal in composites, however, it's only one part of what we do. We also supply design and engineering services for the civil, automotive, oil and gas sectors. A signifi cant share of our projects
are within the renewable energy sector so we collaborate with world-leading OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in the wind and tidal energy markets.”
“STRUCTeam possesses a unique value proposition and our independence enables us to provide customers with a broader range of composite design and process applications. This is
complimented with material engineering and supply chain management capabilities.”
Island ConnectionsJulien has lived on the Island since 2004. He formed STRUCTeam eight years ago and the business grew rapidly going from three to twelve staff in the fi rst year of trading.
Although STRUCTeam is a relatively young business it’s plugging in to the Island’s heritage in composites, making the most of the expertise in the marine, wind, energy and aerospace supply chains that exist here.
Today 15 employees work at the offi ces in Marina Walk in the heart of Cowes Yacht Haven. The Grade II listed building was formerly used as a sail loft and offers a stunning back drop to the Solent.
“It was a conscious choice to base the business in Cowes,” Julien says. “The town is quite exceptional with a cosmopolitan feel. I'm French but I've lived on the Island for the last 14 years and it’s a great place to be. STRUCTeam is a different sort of employer. We have a fresh approach to business and strongly promote a fl exible working environment and healthy work life balance.”
Careers at STRUCTeamMany employees that joined STRUCTeam in the fi rst year are still there today including principal engineers, senior engineers and the offi ce manager.
“Our biggest investment is in our people,” Julien says. “I am very lucky to be part of a committed and self-motivated team. We’re a group of diverse, passionate and talented individuals who all add something special to the company. Our success depends on attracting and keeping the best talent who recognise the importance of working together to achieve outstanding results.”
STRUCTeam is an Island business with a truly international perspective. Located within Cowes Yacht Haven the composite engineering consultancy has an expanding global network and a multicultural team. Since its formation in 2010, the company has successfully delivered over 200 projects. STRUCTeam is now looking to expand and take the business to new heights through a dedicated recruitment initiative.
Spotlight
How STRUCTeam in Cowesis growing its team by creating new positions
Julien Sellier
“Our biggest investment is in our people”
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“We’re advertising a number of positions from graduates to experienced senior engineers and sales people. We look for motivated, dedicated recruits who want to make a difference in their job. They will take on new responsibilities and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with us. We’re on a growth path and the sky's the limit.”
Composite Design Engineer, Jonathan Evans, joined STRUCTeam in 2013 after graduating from Plymouth University with a Bachelor’s degree in marine sports engineering.
Having grown up on the Island he was keen to return here after his studies, to enjoy the many benefi ts of living on the Isle of Wight. Jonathan is a keen sailor,
cyclist and surfer making the Island the ideal place to work and play.
Jonathan is also the sports team manager for the current Island games sailing team, where he is preparing a group of young sailors to compete in Gibraltar in 2019.
Jonathan explains there are many benefi ts to working in a company this size and in this location. “Rather than having a small number of clearly-defi ned responsibilities, you can be given a wide-ranging brief - one that isn't always limited to your area of expertise. As a result, I have managed some exciting projects from race yacht design, wind turbine blade assessments through to the development of composites in civil infrastructure."
Global NetworkSTRUCTeam is a multinational business with staff and clients from around the globe. Ninety percent of the business comes from outside the UK, and for Julien it’s a global marketplace. In the last three months alone, he’s conducted business in Hong Kong, Thailand, India, North America, Germany and Paris.
Gerry Northwood, STRUCTeam’s Interim Chief Operating Offi cer, comments “This is a dynamic company with international clients and an international team. We've got backing from long-term investors with a genuine interest in the company and its strategies.”
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Current career opportunities include: Graduate Composites Engineer Senior Engineer Project Engineer Key Account Manager To review the complete job specifications and apply for a position please visit [email protected].
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