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Senior Project Engineer

NES Group Ltd

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading offshore engineering firm is seeking a motivated Senior Project Engineer to join its expanding team in Aberdeen. This role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle, mentoring Project Engineers, and contributing to engineering excellence. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and at least 5 years of subsea engineering experience. Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement are emphasized.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in subsea engineering and ROV operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop method statements and procedures aligned with project standards.
  • Mentor and support Project Engineers.
  • Manage required engineering services to ensure project delivery.
  • Contribute to refining engineering processes.
  • Capture lessons learned into future planning.
  • Provide commercial insight for tenders and decisions.
  • Enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to optimize performance.

Skills

Strong technical acumen
Effective mentoring skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving abilities
Collaborative skills
Growth mindset
Clear communication
Understanding of engineering standards
Knowledge of offshore operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Subsea, Mechanical, Marine, or Naval Engineering
Job description
Overview

Senior/Lead Project Engineer – Aberdeen. Location: Aberdeen. Contract Type: Permanent/Staff. Description: A leading offshore engineering firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join its expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise across the full project lifecycle—from tendering to offshore execution—while mentoring others and driving continuous improvement in engineering delivery.

Responsibilities
  • Develop method statements, task plans, and procedures aligned with project standards.
  • Mentor and support Project Engineers, fostering professional growth and technical confidence.
  • Identify and manage required engineering services, both internal and external, to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Contribute to the refinement of engineering processes and standard practices.
  • Capture and integrate lessons learned into future planning and execution.
  • Provide commercial insight into engineering products and services to support tenders and project decisions.
  • Seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining operational reliability.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Offshore Managers, and Shift Supervisors to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Subsea, Mechanical, Marine, or Naval Engineering—or equivalent experience and training.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in subsea engineering, ROV operations, and project execution involving new ROV tooling.
Skills & Expertise
  • Strong technical acumen with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective mentoring and collaboration skills.
  • Growth mindset with clear and confident communication.
  • Familiarity with engineering and HSE standards and legislation.
  • Demonstrated understanding of offshore operations and subsea engineering.
  • Experience with ROV-related subsea projects is advantageous.
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