Senior Project Engineer - Moorings / Subsea Construction

Acteon Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Marine Project Engineer to lead technical responses and manage marine and subsea construction projects. You'll develop operational procedures for offshore use and oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to guidelines. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering and have at least 5 years' experience in the energy sector, specifically in marine environments. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel offshore as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Marine or subsea construction for the Energy Industry.
• Experience with design/installation of permanent mooring systems.
• Knowledge in offshore operational procedures for installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical responses for project tenders in marine and subsea construction.
• Manage projects under the supervision of the Head of Projects.
• Develop operational procedures for offshore use.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Oversee offshore operations during execution phase.

Skills

Project management

Marine construction knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

Orcaflex

Job description

Intermoor, Acteon's Moorings and Anchors business line, provides project and operational management expertise to customers across the mooring lifecycle. By combining operational knowledge of mooring equipment, anchor handling and industry failure modes with subsea engineering expertise, we create a company unmatched within the mooring niche. This approach mitigates risks in delivery, installation and operations across the lifecycle, reducing mooring lifecycle costs and safeguarding major operations that protect start‑up schedules when mooring and mooring intervention are on the project or production critical path.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the technical responses as part of project tenders associated with marine and subsea construction activities for permanent floating structures
• Management of individual projects dependent on type and scale under supervision of Head of Projects
• Responsible for the delivery of engineering deliverables in support of the specific projects either independently or in conjunction with internal and external resources
• Responsible for the development of operational procedures for utilisation offshore, including step by step methodology, rigging arrangements, equipment requirements, and lifting plans for marine and subsea construction activities associated with moorings and SURF for permanent offshore floating structures
• Responsible for the development of mobilisation and demobilisation plans for installation and anchor handling vessels, and supervising quayside activities
• Create, maintain and report on project schedules as required
• Attend meetings with clients and sub‑contractors
• Actively participate in HIRAs and QHSE related activities
• Produce scopes of work for sub‑contractors
• Attend and oversee offshore operations during execution phase to ensure adherence to procedures and guidelines
• Travel offshore and internationally depending on project requirement

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in Marine or subsea construction (Moorings / SURF) for the Energy Industry - Oil and Gas or Renewables
• Experience in the design / installation of permanent mooring systems for units such as FPSOs, FSOs, FSUs, FWTs, or CALM buoys etc.
• Experience in development of offshore operational procedures for installation and subsea construction projects
• Offshore experience in the execution of projects
• Knowledge in the use of Orcaflex is advantageous
• Driven and focused with a willingness to further the development of themselves and the assigned team
• Excellent communicator, in both written and verbal forms with highly effective inter‑personal skills supported by good attention to detail
• Creative and adaptable in the ability to manage new challenges
• Works closely with others to maximise team achievements and effectiveness through developing relationships and continuous sharing of knowledge and ideas
• Possession of up-to-date offshore certification will be advantageous
• The ability to travel offshore and internationally as required depending on the requirements of the team and projects