Senior Subsea Engineering Lead: Drive Projects & Innovation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer for our Upington hub in the Northern Cape. The role oversees design, specification, installation, and operation of subsea production systems, guiding a team of engineers and specialists in a high-stakes offshore environment.

You will manage subsea projects, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while driving innovation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related offshore/marine field.
• 10+ years in subsea engineering with a strong focus on offshore oil and gas production systems.
• Proven leadership of subsea projects from concept to completion.
• Deep knowledge of subsea equipment, installation methods, and operational challenges.
• Strong project management, communication, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering and specification of subsea production systems (trees, manifolds, pipelines, control).
• Oversee procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of subsea hardware.
• Develop and execute subsea installation strategies and execution plans.
• Manage subsea field development projects within budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO and regulatory requirements for subsea operations.
• Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments for subsea systems.
• Collaborate with offshore operations, drilling and integrity teams for integration.
• Provide guidance on subsea integrity, maintenance and interventions.
• Mentor junior subsea engineers and foster high performance.
• Stay abreast of new subsea tech and advocate adoption.

Skills

Subsea design

Flow assurance

ROV operations

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer for our Upington hub in the Northern Cape. The role oversees design, specification, installation, and operation of subsea production systems, guiding a team of engineers and specialists in a high-stakes offshore environment.

You will manage subsea projects, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while driving innovation and best practices.