Lead Subsea Engineer

October 11, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Lead Subsea Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Subsea Oil & Gas Energy Transition

Work Arrangement: Flexible hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to deliver subsea engineering projects for clients.
  • Lead subsea systems design to relevant codes and standards.
  • Oversee the development of subsea engineering digital tools.
  • Support proposals as well as project delivery.
  • Manage deliverables including design calculations, analysis models, specifications, and study reports.
  • Manage interfaces with flow assurance, process, technical safety, and risk.
  • Plan and prioritise work for a team of Subsea Engineers.
  • Mentor and develop other engineers.

Requirements

  • 12+ years’ relevant industry experience.
  • BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent).
  • Extensive subsea experience in upstream oil & gas.
  • Consultancy background.
  • Design experience across pipelines, risers, subsea systems, and cables.
  • Integrity management experience including fitness-for-service, integrity assessments, and life extension.
  • Project management and project controls experience.
  • Chartered status (or working towards) preferred.
  • Offshore experience and certification beneficial.

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