Principal Installation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in offshore energy projects is seeking a Principal Installation Engineer to join their team in Sutton-cum-Lound. The role involves leading subsea installation projects, managing engineering teams, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and extensive offshore experience, with opportunities for career progression and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive offshore/subsea installation experience.
• Expertise in hook-ups, flexible flowlines, and umbilicals.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation work packages during tenders and projects.
• Manage scope changes and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to discipline development.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Technical expertise

Operational management

Education

Master of Engineering degree

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Principal Installation Engineer, Sutton-cum-Lound

Client: RHL Recruitment

Location: Sutton-cum-Lound, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

This opportunity suits an experienced Subsea Installation Engineer eager to join a global leader in offshore energy projects. It offers excellent career progression and personalized development.

We seek a Principal Installation Engineer to join our client's 'Installation and Project Engineering' team on a Staff basis. You will represent the discipline in tenders and projects, providing technical expertise and developing new capabilities. Your responsibilities include leading the installation of subsea structures, mooring systems, risers systems, flexible flowlines, and/or umbilicals. You will prepare scopes, support offshore operations, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, and design teams.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead installation work packages during tenders, FEEDs, or projects
• Deliver scope within budget, quality, and schedule
• Manage scope changes (technical and commercial)
• Lead and develop engineering teams
• Serve as technical contact for installation topics
• Manage interfaces with stakeholders (clients, suppliers, disciplines)
• Ensure high-quality documentation and studies
• Lead engineering activities for product installation
• Develop procedures, task plans, and calculations
• Support vessel mobilization and installation phases
• Ensure compliance with project standards (Quality, Cost, Time)
• Possibly act as Technical Owner for specific products or services
• Validate concepts and manage changes considering HSEQ criteria
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to discipline development
• Own and promote technical expertise, standards, and innovative cost-saving solutions

Working conditions:

• Primarily based in Sutton office (not remote)
• International travel required
• Occasional offshore or off-site support during projects

Desired experience:

You should demonstrate:

• Master of Engineering degree and relevant energy sector experience
• Extensive offshore/subsea installation experience
• Expertise in two or more areas such as:
• Hook-ups or Pull-ins
• Flexible Flowlines
• Umbilicals / Flying Leads
• Mooring installation and related experience (desirable)
• Deep and ultradeep water construction experience
• Experience in tenders and projects
• Operational and contractual management skills
• Development of operational documentation
• High-level offshore operational experience
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks
• Team leadership and coordination skills
• Commitment to engineer development
• Ability to adapt to diverse working cultures