Offshore Commissioning Engineer

Fugro; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Travel opportunities

The Fugro Card

Job summary

Fugro seeks an engineer to join its Structural Monitoring team, delivering on-site installation, commissioning and maintenance for offshore and onshore assets worldwide. You will support electrical/mechanical installation, site surveys and data handling while collaborating with project teams and clients, with regular international travel including Africa and the Middle East.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation quality, and proactive learning, supported by a strong team culture and career

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning monitoring systems in offshore or field environments.
• Electrical and mechanical installation experience.
• Experience testing and commissioning sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and documentation to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• A proactive safety mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.
• HND or higher in electronics, electrical or mechanical engineering.
• BOSIET and MIST certifications; CompEx experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain monitoring systems on offshore and onshore sites.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical installation activities per procedures.
• Perform site surveys, inspections, maintenance, battery changes, and data downloads.
• Support workshop activities including assembly, FAT, and mobilisation.
• Communicate with clients, vessel personnel, rig staff, and project teams.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental requirements and report risks.
• Prepare trip reports and site documentation.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and service.

Skills

Offshore installation

Electrical installation

Mechanical installation

Monitoring systems

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Reporting

Communication

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

HND or higher in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

CompEx certification

BOSIET/MIST certification

Job description

Job Description

Join Fugro's Structural Monitoring team and play a hands‑on role in delivering critical monitoring solutions that help clients make informed decisions about the safety, performance, and integrity of their assets. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced monitoring technologies across offshore and onshore environments worldwide. You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of structural monitoring systems on client assets, whilst working closely with customers, project teams, and technical specialists. Regular international travel, including assignments in Africa and the Middle East, forms an integral part of the role.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain structural monitoring systems on offshore and onshore client sites;
• Carry out mechanical and electrical installation activities in accordance with company procedures and client requirements;
• Perform site surveys, equipment inspections, maintenance activities, battery replacements, and data downloads;
• Support workshop activities including equipment assembly, preparation, factory acceptance testing, and mobilisation activities;
• Communicate effectively with clients, vessel personnel, rig staff, and internal project teams regarding operational progress and technical matters;
• Adhere to Fugro and client health, safety, and environmental requirements, including risk assessment and reporting processes;
• Complete accurate trip reports and documentation following site activities;
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and service delivery;

What You Will Need To Thrive

• Experience installing and commissioning monitoring systems, instrumentation systems, or similar equipment in offshore or field-based environments;
• Practical electrical and mechanical installation experience;
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning electronic equipment, sensors, data acquisition systems, or related technologies;
• Competence using Microsoft Office applications and Windows operating systems;
• Ability to prepare technical reports and complete documentation to a high standard;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues;
• A positive safety mindset and commitment to safe working practices;
• A proactive, practical approach with a willingness to learn new technical skills;
• A valid driving licence;
• Ability to undertake regular international travel and obtain offshore certification and medical clearance as required;
• HND or higher qualification in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline;
• BOSIET and MIST certification;
• Experience working with hazardous area equipment or CompEx certification;
• Experience within offshore energy, marine, infrastructure monitoring, or related sectors;

About Us

Do you want to join our Geo‑data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo‑data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Who we are

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

What We Offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can‑do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo‑data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre‑paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Fugro values awards
• Employee referral bonus scheme