Lead installation methods engineer (WEST HUB)

Airswift; Montigny-le-Bretonneux; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Lead Installation Methods Engineer for Paris Area, France with offshore assignments. You will lead installation methods engineering within a major offshore development, guiding subsea campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet project requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, clear communication with clients and subcontractors, and a solid grasp of subsea installation methodologies. Immediate start on a 12-month contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent.
• Proven offshore installation methods experience.
• Strong knowledge of subsea installation methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Ability to work with clients, offshore operations teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation methods engineering activities within the assigned project scope.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Interface with project management, offshore personnel, clients and subcontractors.
• Review procedures, calculations and installation methodologies for safe offshore execution.
• Ensure deliverables comply with client requirements, vessel limitations and constraints.
• Support offshore installation campaigns and provide technical assistance to vessel management and offshore teams.
• Participate in critical offshore operations to ensure alignment with approved methodologies.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure installation records, checklists and quality documentation are completed and submitted per project requirements.

Skills

Offshore methods

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

English fluency

Client interface

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Lead Installation Methods Engineer (Offshore/Subsea)

Location: Paris Area, France + Offshore Assignments

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / Subsea Engineering

An international offshore engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Installation Methods Engineer to join its Subsea Methods Engineering team, supporting a major offshore development project and associated subsea installation activities. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the engineering, planning and execution of complex offshore installation campaigns involving pipelines, risers, subsea structures, flexible systems and floating production assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation methods engineering activities within the assigned project scope.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Interface with project management, offshore personnel, clients and subcontractors.
• Review engineering procedures, calculations and installation methodologies to ensure safe and efficient offshore execution.
• Ensure deliverables comply with client requirements, vessel limitations and operational constraints.
• Support offshore installation campaigns and provide technical assistance to vessel management and offshore teams.
• Participate in critical offshore operations to ensure installation activities are performed in accordance with approved methodologies.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure installation records, checklists and quality documentation are completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.

Technical Scope

• Rigid Pipelines (J-Lay and Reel-Lay)
• Risers
• Spools and Jumpers
• Subsea Structures
• Flexible Flowlines
• Umbilicals
• FPSOs and Floating Production Systems
• Mooring Systems
• Buoys and Offloading Systems

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Engineer or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience in offshore installation methods engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong understanding of subsea installation methodologies and offshore construction activities.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.
• Ability to work closely with clients, offshore operations teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.