Senior Flexible Pipes Engineer

RHL Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in London seeks an experienced subsea flexible pipes engineer to join their team. Responsibilities include managing engineering activities and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a relevant MSc or PhD, experience in riser systems, and proficiency in OrcaFlex software. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically in riser systems analysis.
• Proficient in OrcaFlex software.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for Flexible Pipe Suppliers based on client needs.
• Interface effectively with project teams and engineering teams.
• Support supplier selection through technical evaluations.
• Manage design analysis and oversee engineering activities.

Skills

OrcaFlex software

Riser systems analysis

Multi-disciplined system engineering

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Hydrodynamics

Job description

Overview

Our global subsea projects client is now urgently seeking an experienced subsea flexible pipes engineer to join its risers & umbilicals team in the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical follow-up of the flexible pipe package under the guidance of the RIAU Principal Engineer, interfacing with project teams, supporting supplier evaluations, and ensuring that all engineering activities comply with industry standards and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for Flexible Pipe Suppliers based on client needs.
• Interface effectively with project teams, engineering teams, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Support supplier selection through thorough technical evaluations.
• Plan, detail, and review technical documentation related to flexible subsea hardware and topside interfaces.
• Develop documentation packages and conduct studies linked to the sizing and analysis of dynamic riser systems and static jumper systems.
• Manage design analysis and oversee the analysis, design, and engineering activities associated with flexible cross-sections, terminations, bend restrictors, etc.
• Ensure compliance of designs and detailing with industry codes, standards, design guides (e.g., API 17J, DNV, ISO), client specifications, and Subsea 7 internal standards (BMS).
• Produce and check design documentation, including feasibility reports, detailed design reports, specifications, and material take-offs.
• Monitor the overall project/tender planning and manage the planning for your specific scope of work.
• Ensure progress and compliance of suppliers in close collaboration with the SCM function.
• Follow up on flexible design activities, fabrication, and testing, while adhering to HSEQ and group procedures.
• Provide engineering assistance during mobilizations, offshore or site working, as well as Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Integration Tests (SITs), and pre-commissioning.
• Participate in project-related events such as Bid Clarifications, Kick-off meetings, HIRAs, and design reviews.
• Provide technical support to other departments within the engineering group and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Hydrodynamics with relevant work experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically in riser systems analysis (rigid, flexible, or umbilical).
• Proficient in OrcaFlex software.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of responsibility for producing deliverables, including engineering support to the drafting office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, and various third-party submissions.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplined system engineering team.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work within budget and time constraints.
• Strong vendor and third-party interfacing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural group environment.
• Systems knowledge in Installation Analyses, Naval Architecture, and Umbilical System Design.
• Previous offshore experience is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading company in the industry.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Oil and Gas