Subsea Construction Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Subsea Construction Engineer for a London-based contract (Outside IR35). You will plan safe subsea installations, support offshore teams, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role requires an engineering degree, substantial subsea installation or SURF experience, knowledge of marine operations and vessel spreads, and strong contractor management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field.
• Significant subsea installation or SURF experience.
• Strong knowledge of marine operations and vessel spreads.
• Excellent contractor management and communication skills.
• Willingness to spend time offshore.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan the safe and efficient installation of subsea infrastructure.
• Contribute installation expertise during design and engineering phases.
• Organise pipelay, structure installation, and tie-in scopes.
• Act as the link between installation contractors and the project team.
• Support the team offshore during installation and hook-up activities.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and help mitigate construction risks.
• Write and review installation procedures.

Skills

Subsea experience

SURF experience

Marine operations

Contractor management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Subsea Construction Engineer

Location: London

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the safe and efficient installation of subsea infrastructure.
• Contribute installation expertise during design and engineering phases.
• Organise pipelay, structure installation, and tie-in scopes.
• Act as the link between installation contractors and the project team.
• Support the team offshore during installation and hook-up activities.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and help mitigate construction risks.
• Write and review installation procedures.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in subsea installation or SURF projects.
• Strong working knowledge of marine operations and vessel spreads.
• Excellent contractor management and communication skills.
• Experience in carbon capture or offshore oil & gas is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to spend time offshore.
• Must have the right to work in the UK