Subsea & Facilities Lead

NES Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Subsea & Facilities Lead to drive delivery of a national CO2 transport and storage network. You will oversee engineering partners, manage interfaces with regulators, government and industry stakeholders, and shape the technical strategy for a pivotal energy transition project.

You will coordinate across commercial, regulatory and operations functions, lead governance activities and ensure safe delivery through the project lifecycle, including future

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects safely.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Procurement experience from RFI through to contract close-out.
• Experience managing complex contracts and licences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical oversight of the Phase 1 CO₂ transport and storage network delivery.
• Acting as the technical representative on interface management committees with major infrastructure stakeholders.
• Supporting the future expansion of the network, including new pipeline and non-pipeline connections.
• Developing technical business cases for regulatory submissions.
• Coordinating technical input across commercial, regulatory and operational functions.
• Leading technical engagement with shareholders, government departments and regulators.
• Chairing technical update meetings with key external stakeholders.
• Supporting governance activities, board papers and technical committee meetings.
• Facilitating collaboration between shareholders and engineering delivery partners.

Skills

Technical oversight

Interface management

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Subsea & Facilities Lead

Location:Darlington (Hybrid)

Travel:Regular travel to Teesside, London, Aberdeen and other UK locations

Job Type:Permanent | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedSubsea & Facilities Leadto play a key role in one of the UK's most significant energy transition projects. This position will support the delivery and future expansion of a first-of-its-kindCO₂ transport and storage network, helping to shape the UK's decarbonisation ambitions.

Working within a multidisciplinary technical team, you will act as the bridge between technical delivery and the wider business, overseeing delivery partners, managing key technical interfaces and engaging with government, regulators and major industry stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional looking to influence a nationally significant infrastructure project from both a technical and strategic perspective.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight of the appointed engineering delivery partner and subcontractors, ensuring the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical oversight of the Phase 1 CO₂ transport and storage network delivery
• Acting as the technical representative on interface management committees with major infrastructure stakeholders
• Supporting the future expansion of the network, including new pipeline and non-pipeline connections
• Developing technical business cases for regulatory submissionsSupporting connection agreements for future users of the network
• Coordinating technical input across commercial, regulatory and operational functions
• Leading technical engagement with shareholders, government departments and regulators
• Chairing technical update meetings with key external stakeholders
• Supporting governance activities, board papers and technical committee meetings
• Facilitating collaboration between shareholders and engineering delivery partners

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in major energy infrastructure projects.

You'll ideally have experience across:

• Onshore pipelines and facilities
• Subsea infrastructure
• Wells and subsurface assets
• Major capital projects throughout the full asset lifecycle
• Complex engineering contracts and procurement
• Stakeholder management across technical, commercial and regulatory functions
• UK energy regulations and governance

You will be comfortable communicating complex technical information to a wide range of audiences and have experience working with senior stakeholders across industry and government.

Essential Requirements

Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects safely

• Strong understanding of integrated energy infrastructure, including:
  • Onshore pipelines
  • Process facilities
  • Subsea systems
  • Wells and subsurface assets
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
• Procurement experience from RFI through to contract close-out
• Experience managing complex contracts and licences
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Chartered Engineer or relevant professional accreditation
• Experience withinCCUS / Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
• Knowledge ofCO₂ transportation and storage networks
• Offshore and onshore project delivery experience within the UK
• Experience working with UK regulators includingDESNZ, Ofgem, NSTA, OPRED and HSE
• Joint Venture experience
• Corporate governance and committee experience
• Familiarity with major capital project stage-gate processes