Subsea & Topsides Engineering Lead

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting an Engineering Manager in Aberdeen to lead the topsides and subsea engineering teams, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable performance for operated assets.

The role reports to the COO and directs engineering studies, modifications, and brownfield projects while governing with the One Management System and regulatory standards. You will drive staffing, risk management and performance reporting across UK operations.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of roles and contributions of all key business functions in an E&P environment.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience in Engineering gained in an Operator environment.
• Team oriented leadership style and demonstrated ability to motivate others/teams.
• Result oriented and commercially driven.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English.
• Familiar with legislation and regulation with ability to assess applicability and monitor compliance.
• Leadership by example of HSE and process safety culture.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 Certification requirements and application.
• Ability to monitor hazard management and intervene with corrections as necessary.
• Audits in compliance with company guidelines and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering team to meet business goals with leadership, coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure facilities and subsea engineering activities meet high HSE standards.
• Resource the Engineering team to deliver business requirements.
• Own the Engineering area of the One Management System and Topsides/Subsea procedures.
• Deliver Subsea Projects per Project Delivery Model and Underwater Operations Management System.
• Deliver Topsides Engineering in line with defined procedures.
• Develop and manage performance measurement, risk management and reporting systems.
• Manage key contractors and foster a high-performance culture.
• Promote safety culture and environmental responsibility within the team.
• Ensure review and audit of business processes, gate reviews and controls.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Subsea engineering

Project governance

Regulatory compliance

HSE awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

NES Fircroft is recruiting an Engineering Manager in Aberdeen to lead the topsides and subsea engineering teams, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable performance for operated assets.

The role reports to the COO and directs engineering studies, modifications, and brownfield projects while governing with the One Management System and regulatory standards. You will drive staffing, risk management and performance reporting across UK operations.