Subsea Engineering Lead

Summary: Petrofac is seeking a Subsea Engineering Lead for a 6-month PAYE contract based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The role involves overseeing subsea engineering activities, managing interactions with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The position requires a strong background in subsea and pipeline engineering, along with proven management experience in offshore construction contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for interactions with Development team and installation contractors for FEED and Execution phases, through to pre-commissioning and handover.
• Support in-country subsea team in day-to-day activities and liaise with relevant subcontractors.
• Tendering support including ITT preparation, clarification, evaluation & RTA.
• Technical oversight and documentation review.
• Construction & Installation planning & activity management in country support facilities/base set-up for installation campaign.
• Interface management.
• Onshore & Offshore activity supervision during installation phase.
• Support onshore integration testing (with SPS).
• Progress assessment & reporting.
• HSEQ leadership and documentation of activities.
• Support in-country operations team on subsea integrity and well services operations.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and verification bodies as required.
• Participate in client project meetings and reporting requirements.
• Provide operational support and coaching as required.
• Day-to-day technical management and oversight of Installation Contractor(s).
• Support Subsea Delivery Manager and ensure optimal delivery of budgetary commitments.
• Identify areas of efficiency for cost savings without compromising safety or production.
• Manage multiple work scopes and prioritize resources effectively.

Key Skills:

• Degree qualified or significant experience in the oil and gas industry, especially in subsea & pipelines.
• Proven Installation Contractor management experience.
• Knowledge of national and international codes & standards.
• Commercial awareness with experience in managing offshore construction contracts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good organizational skills and personal effectiveness.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and explain complex technical issues.
• Experience in activity planning, budgeting, and cost management.
• In-depth knowledge of well barriers and barrier management.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Engineering