Engineering Department Manager

SBM Offshore N.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking an Engineering Department Manager – System Design to lead a multidisciplinary team of about 230 professionals across the Company\'s offshore energy projects. You will drive engineering excellence, workforce planning and strategic capability development.

The role requires deep experience in oil & gas project environments, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering safe, high-quality system designs while fostering collaboration across locations and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in oil & gas or similar complex projects.
• 8+ years of leadership experience leading large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in resource planning, organizational development and talent management.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects and complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience driving organizational change and engineering transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the System Design Department (~230 professionals) through 6 Discipline Managers.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to Discipline Managers.
• Ensure effective integration and collaboration between engineering disciplines for optimized designs.
• Own workforce planning, resource allocation, capability development, recruitment and succession planning.
• Balance project delivery with long-term capability building and resource optimization.
• Oversee engineering quality, governance and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, digital tools and ways of working.
• Assess and manage outsourcing and subcontracting strategies.
• Champion talent development, diversity, inclusion and high-performing culture.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and resource utilization; contribute to engineering strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Strategic Planning

Talent Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• The Engineering Department Manager – System Design leads and develops a multidisciplinary engineering organization of approximately 230 professionals, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and integrated system design solutions across the Company's portfolio of offshore energy projects. The role drives engineering excellence, organizational capability, workforce planning, talent development, and continuous improvement while fostering collaboration across disciplines, locations, and project teams. As a member of the Engineering leadership team, the Department Manager contributes to the strategic development of the engineering organization and supports the Company's long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the System Design Department, consisting of approximately 230 professionals through a team of 6 Discipline Managers.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Discipline Managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent leadership practices across the department.
• Ensure effective integration and collaboration between engineering disciplines to deliver optimized system designs.
• Own workforce planning, resource allocation, capability development, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational growth strategies for the department.
• Balance project delivery needs with long-term capability building and resource optimization across multiple projects.
• Oversee engineering quality, technical governance, and compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, digital tools, methods, and ways of working to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Assess and manage outsourcing and subcontracting strategies to support project execution while maintaining quality and technical integrity.
• Champion talent development, employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and the creation of a high-performing engineering culture.
• Monitor departmental performance through KPIs, workforce metrics, quality indicators, and resource utilization data.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Engineering function as a member of the Engineering leadership team.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering within the Oil & Gas or similar complex project-based industries.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior engineering professionals.
• Proven track record in resource planning, organizational development, and talent management within an engineering environment.
• Experience in large-scale capital projects and complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience driving organizational change, process improvement, and engineering transformation initiatives.

Functional Competencies

• Commercial
• Systems Engineering
• Business Acumen
• Sub-contracting
• Change Management
• HSSE Quality Regulatory and Process Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning

General Information

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

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SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.