Senior Design Engineer (Contract)

Roc Search Europe Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in offshore energy is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their Aberdeenshire team. The candidate will oversee design and development projects, ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, including proficiency in SolidWorks. This site-based role offers competitive contract rates and the chance to work on innovative offshore projects.

Benefits

Competitive contract rates

Opportunity for long-term engagement

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on design experience in Oil & Gas, Subsea, Decommissioning, or Marine Energy projects.
• Experience in subsea hydraulic design, ROV tooling, and decommissioning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of design and maintenance drawings.
• Lead and review design planning, ensuring control of cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage and approve engineering deliverables across the lifecycle.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Hands-on design experience in Oil & Gas

Experience with subsea hydraulic design

Strong knowledge of FEA

Ability to lead design teams

PDM experience

Understanding of industry codes and standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD packages

Job description

Senior Design Engineer (Contract) – Aberdeenshire – Global Leader in Offshore Energy

Join a world‑leading engineering and technology solutions provider to the global offshore energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to contribute to innovative and complex projects, delivering bespoke solutions throughout the full project lifecycle – from concept to commissioning.

Due to sustained growth, the company is seeking a contract Senior Engineer to join their Aberdeen facility. This is a key technical role supporting the design, development and delivery of engineered products and systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, standards and best practices.

This is a site‑based position offering the chance to work on cutting‑edge equipment, collaborate across departments and directly influence design outcomes for critical offshore and subsea applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of design and maintenance drawings for manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Lead and review design planning, ensuring control of cost, schedule, and quality throughout the design process.
• Manage and approve engineering deliverables across the full lifecycle of bespoke systems.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing through technical workshops and on‑site oversight.
• Prepare detailed operations, maintenance, and safety manuals for newly designed equipment.
• Deliver accurate engineering estimates and control design-related expenditure.
• Conduct and review engineering calculations and manage technical design packages.
• Drive R&D projects, ensuring innovation, compliance, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams: tendering, projects, and business development.
• Act as a key technical liaison with client representatives during planning and execution.
• Ensure project close‑out, lessons learned, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain a strong culture of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on design experience in Oil & Gas, Subsea, Decommissioning, or Marine Energy projects.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (preferred) or other professional 3D CAD packages.
• Experience in subsea hydraulic design, ROV tooling, and decommissioning tools.
• PDM (product data management) experience.
• Strong knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and engineering calculations.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and deliver complex engineering packages.
• Thorough understanding of industry codes, standards, and legislative requirements.

Opportunity

• Work with a global leader in offshore and subsea engineering.
• Be part of a dynamic, high‑performing team delivering innovative solutions.
• Immediate start with long‑term contract potential.
• Contribute to challenging, high‑value projects with real‑world impact.
• Competitive contract rates and opportunity for ongoing engagement.

Apply Now

We are looking for someone to start in the next couple of weeks. If you're interested in this opportunity, contact:
Clarke Woollam – (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)