Senior Subsea Engineering Lead - Offshore Projects

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Wellness programs

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer to drive design, procurement and installation for major offshore projects from Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead subsea system design, guide vendors, manage a team, and ensure technical integrity and schedule adherence.

The role demands deep subsea knowledge, leadership and strong collaboration across disciplines. Relocation support and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years experience in subsea engineering with project development focus.
• Experience leading complex subsea field development design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of subsea production systems, including trees, manifolds, pipelines, and controls.
• Develop technical specifications for subsea equipment and services, and oversee procurement processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of subsea engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Ensure all subsea designs comply with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases of subsea projects, providing technical support.
• Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments of subsea designs and installation plans.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines, project management and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Develop and manage subsea engineering budget and schedule for assigned projects.
• Stay abreast of new technologies in subsea engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Contribute to company standards and best practices for subsea engineering.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Project leadership

Vendor coordination

Engineering design

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Subsea design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer to drive design, procurement and installation for major offshore projects from Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead subsea system design, guide vendors, manage a team, and ensure technical integrity and schedule adherence.

The role demands deep subsea knowledge, leadership and strong collaboration across disciplines. Relocation support and comprehensive benefits are provided.