Lead Engineer

Jee; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent pipeline consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage technical processes, projects, and client relationships in Aberdeen or London (Hybrid). Responsibilities include leading engineering projects, fostering business development, and supervising team development. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and technical expertise in engineering. The role offers competitive benefits including private medical cover and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

34 days of annual leave

Access to training courses

Private medical cover

Hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects and managing project teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain PIMS and associated documentation.
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to engineering projects in the relevant field.
• Identify business development opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant field

Job description

Jee is a leading independent pipeline and subsea engineering consultancy operating in the global energy sector since 1988. We work on assets including subsea and onshore pipeline systems, power cables, and subsea infrastructure.

Our services span the entire life cycle of assets from initial studies, FEED, and detailed design through to decommissioning, alongside operations support, integrity management, life extension. We also provide technical training to the energy sector. Our offices are in Aberdeen and Tonbridge, however, our customers and projects are worldwide.

Job Location: Aberdeen or London (Hybrid)

THE ROLE

As a Principal Engineer, you are an expert in your field responsible for technical processes, team development and planning within your relevant technical speciality. This covers all aspects of Business Development, Account and Project Management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Work

• Lead and contribute to engineering projects in relevant field, including project management, assurance support and procedure reviews.
• Write and check reports and procedures.
• Develop effective PIMS and associated systems, and documentation (such as PEP, PRS, ERP) for clients in–line with their management systems and practices.
• Perform internal and external risk‑based inspection plans in keeping with the client’s PIMS.
• Review, interpret and assess the results of surveys and inspections, determine fitness for purpose and prepare.
• Technical Integrity Assessments.
• Review and verify operational performance against performance specifications.
• Plan and specify remedial and preventative maintenance work identified by inspection surveys, including conducting technical assessments using relevant industry standards.
• Implement, apply and update pipeline databases and spreadsheets.
• Verify third party method statements, procedures and risk assessments.
• Prepare, update and review documentation in accordance with the PIMS and relevant legislation (such as MAPD and Safety Case Thorough Review).
• Consult with regulatory bodies and prepare statutory notifications.
• Solve engineering problems, conduct risk assessments.
• Write and deliver effective presentations.
• Technical representation offshore on an infrequent basis.

Business Development, Sales and Account Management

• Identify opportunities for business development.
• Develop relationship with existing and prospective clients, be a credible representative and ambassador for Jee.
• Work closely with Jee BDMs to co‑ordinate, guide or support efforts to develop new business, presenting Jee’s technical capabilities where appropriate.
• Act as a client relationship manager.

Supervision and Leadership

• Coach, mentor, motivate and develop team to be as effective as possible in the short, medium and long‑term using tools and methods such as the technical competency and behavioural capability frameworks where appropriate.
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback on progress against performance targets and behavioural capability standards in the short term.
• Ensure line management activity such as goal/target setting, PDRs, inductions, absence and exit processes are completed in a timely and effective manner for all line reports as necessary.
• Ensure you are an exemplar of the Jee values and behavioural capabilities.

Courses

• Write and update technical courses (on PowerPoint).
• Evaluate feedback and plan improvements.

Subcontractors and Purchasing

• Identify when subcontractors may be needed to supplement the internal Jee resources.
• Supervise project managers and monitor progress for on‑time delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure subcontractor’s work is integrated effectively with ours.

Project Management

• Managing large project teams (10+ people), however, normally managing a portfolio of projects each with a small team.
• Lead complex multi-disciplinary project teams including remote team members. Guide, direct and support the team on a project basis, liaising as appropriate regarding their technical and behavioural capabilities with their Line Manager.
• Supervise technical execution plans, resource planning and costs schedules.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to our pipeline and subsea engineering training courses
• Private medical cover
• Hybrid working once beyond probation
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in applying for the role, please submit your CV with a covering letter (half a page to a page) explaining your suitability for the position to [e-mail], or apply via the website www.jee.co.uk/careers. Selected candidates will have a screening call, then be invited to experience a day in the Tonbridge office, after which we will take up references and make job offers.

Equality and Diversity

Jee is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, or any other legally‑protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Personal Data

• For further information regarding the protection of your personal data, please refer to www.jee.co.uk/privacy-policy.