Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Cable Install & Repair

N-Sea Group; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore project exposure

Hybrid working

Professional development

International projects

Energy transition focus

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

N-Sea Group is looking for a Lead Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on offshore cable installation and repair projects, primarily within the offshore wind sector. You will oversee engineering documentation, coordinate with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders, and ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.

Based in Dordrecht with hybrid working flexibility, the role requires 7+ years in offshore power cable projects and a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Offshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Energy or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in offshore power cable installation and/or repair projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineers on technical and engineering matters.
• Proven interface management skills.
• Understanding of the commercial implications of technical changes and amendments to client requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach and strong team-player mentality.
• Professional attitude towards Health & Safety.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Willing and able to work primarily from Dordrecht office; relocation openness for candidates outside NL.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Engineer within the project team and manage all engineering-related interfaces between project engineers, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Lead and support Project Engineers and Discipline Engineers in developing technical solutions for offshore cable installation and repair projects.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget to achieve project objectives.
• Guide internal and external engineering specialists performing detailed engineering work and support the preparation of engineering documentation and drawings.
• Coordinate survey equipment selections, including rental and purchase requirements, and support investment proposals for cable equipment.
• Attend client meetings, manage client expectations regarding engineering matters and ensure effective stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project mobilisations and demobilisations, coordinate with the Asset Management department and offshore teams, and facilitate project briefings and pre- and post-project meetings.
• Remain informed about developments in power cable installation and burial methods and equipment.
• Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards and in accordance with the company’s Document Management System.
• Occasionally act as Deputy Project Manager or Project Manager on cable projects.

Skills

Leadership

Interface management

Communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Offshore Engineering

Job description

N-Sea Group is looking for a Lead Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams on offshore cable installation and repair projects, primarily within the offshore wind sector. You will oversee engineering documentation, coordinate with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders, and ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.

Based in Dordrecht with hybrid working flexibility, the role requires 7+ years in offshore power cable projects and a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Offshore