Principal Installation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; 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 Installation and Project Engineering team. This role involves leading subsea installation activities, managing projects, and mentoring engineers, offering excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive offshore/subsea installation experience.
• Expertise in Hook-ups/Pull-in’s, Flexible Flowlines, Umbilicals/Flying Leads.
• High-level offshore operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation work packages during Tenders, FEED, or Projects.
• Manage scope changes both technically and commercially.
• Ensure compliance with project standards in quality, cost, and time.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Education

Master of Engineering degree

Job description

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

Position: Principal Installation Engineer

We are seeking 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 will include leading the installation of subsea structures, mooring systems, risers systems, flexible flowlines, and umbilicals. You will prepare scopes, support offshore operations, and liaise with clients, suppliers, offshore crews, and design teams.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead installation work packages during Tenders, FEED, or Projects.
• Deliver scopes within budget, quality, and schedule.
• Manage scope changes both technically and commercially.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Serve as a technical contact for installation topics.
• Manage interfaces with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure high-quality documentation for tenders, FEEDs, and projects.
• Lead engineering activities related to product installation.
• Develop procedures, task plans, and calculations (e.g., lifting slings).
• Support vessel mobilization and installation phases.
• Ensure compliance with project standards in quality, cost, and time.
• Possibly act as Technical Owner for specific products or services.
• Validate concepts and manage changes considering HSEQ criteria.
• Participate in discipline development and mentor junior engineers.
• Promote technical expertise and contribute to standards and guidelines.
• Propose innovative, cost-effective 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:

• A Master of Engineering degree and relevant energy sector experience.
• Extensive offshore/subsea installation experience.
• Expertise in two or more of the following areas: Hook-ups/Pull-in’s, Flexible Flowlines, Umbilicals/Flying Leads, Mooring Installation.
• Experience in deep/ultradeep water construction.
• Experience with tenders and projects, including project or contractual management.
• Operational documentation development skills.
• High-level offshore operational experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.
• Leadership experience in team coordination.
• Ability to adapt to diverse working cultures.