Lead Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a qualified professional to manage installation tasks for offshore and onshore projects. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate engineering degree and strong technical knowledge, particularly in cable laying. Responsibilities include supervising installation processes, ensuring safety compliance, and managing technical documentation. This role offers an opportunity to engage in project risk assessments and contribute to engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Engineering degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong technical knowledge within the discipline is essential.
• Good knowledge of cable laying is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage installation tasks ensuring compliance and safety.
• Prepare engineering analysis for installation tasks.
• Ensure full traceability of technical development throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Innovative solutions

Sound communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Understanding clients’ needs

Supervisory skills

Technical documentation

Safety compliance

Project lifecycle management

Knowledge sharing

Education

Postgraduate Engineering degree

Strong technical knowledge

Good knowledge of cable laying

Job description

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• Innovative solutions and creative problem solving - able to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working.
• Sound communication skills – able to communicate ideas and results to various stakeholders both in written reports and in meetings, presentations, etc.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team with minimal supervision.
• The ability to organise and prioritise own work and take responsibility for multiple ongoing work packages.
• Understand clients’ needs and suggest and apply “fit for purpose” solutions.
• High focus on doing it right the first time.
• Supervise and participate in the design of installation aids and other equipment for offshore or onshore use in preparation for offshore activities. Manage resources to witness or liaise with Inspectors to ensure contractual activities such as load tests and trial fits are carried out according to requirements.
• Manage the preparation of engineering analysis related to installation tasks to ensure the structural and operational integrity of equipment during installation.
• Sign and issue technical documentation as originator, checker, or approver, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.
• Ensure the selection of suitable equipment for offshore operations, checking all aspects to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with statutory regulations. Liaise with vessel departments and third-party contractors to confirm equipment suitability and compatibility.
• Manage coordination and compilation of as-built materials and handle contractual variations from site, fabricators, and offshore activities.
• Ensure full traceability of the technical development of the assigned scope throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and confirm that specifications and scopes of work are agreed upon by relevant centres of competence and that quality issues are addressed in the quality control plan.
• Set and monitor performance objectives for direct reports.
• Engage in knowledge sharing, capture lessons learned, and apply engineering standards.
• Understand supply chain management processes and key commodity strategies.
• Participate actively in project risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Promote personal development and regular engagement with the professional engineering community.

Education and Qualifications Specific to Role

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge within the discipline.
• Good knowledge of cable laying.

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

• Proven expertise across a broad range of execution.
• Familiarity with relevant legislations and standards for the area of responsibility.