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Lead Engineer - Moorings

DOF

Scotland

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to join their dynamic team in the UK. This role involves leading mooring systems design and installation projects, ensuring adherence to industry best practices. You will manage a talented team of engineers while overseeing operations both onshore and offshore. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to safety and quality. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the offshore industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute.
  • Strong technical skills and experience in mooring systems design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mooring projects, ensuring best practices and managing a team of engineers.
  • Oversee mooring operations onshore and offshore, interfacing with clients and vendors.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning and organization
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

Numerical modelling software

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer - Moorings

Location: UK

Department: Engineering Atlantic

About Us:

DOF Subsea Atlantic is a leading provider of integrated subsea services, offering a comprehensive range of engineering solutions to the offshore industry. We are committed to delivering excellence and innovation in every project we undertake.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Lead Engineer with expertise in mooring systems design and installation to join our UK Engineering Department. The successful candidate will lead mooring projects, estimates, and tenders, ensuring best practices are followed. This role involves managing a team of engineers, overseeing mooring operations onshore and offshore, and maintaining effective interfaces with partners and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Utilize and document industry best practices for mooring projects, tenders, and studies.
  2. Lead the technical execution of mooring projects, estimates, and tenders.
  3. Oversee mooring operations onshore and offshore.
  4. Manage interfaces with business partners and customers.
  5. Lead and organize a team of engineers.
  6. Support business acquisition for BD and Tendering activities.
  7. Promote DOF's engineering capabilities to clients and the market.
  8. Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.
  9. Promote the company's culture, values, and reputation.
  10. Develop an HSEQ culture to minimize risks to personnel, the environment, and equipment.
  11. Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors for project delivery and new opportunities.
  12. Drive continual improvement in engineering work through policy and procedure enhancements.
Role Requirements:
  1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  2. Strong planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
  3. High ethical standards.
  4. Flexibility to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  5. Excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
  6. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  7. Professional and tactful interaction with a diverse workforce and external companies.
  8. Strong interpersonal skills.
  9. Commitment to upholding company values.
Experience & Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor degree in Engineering (as minimum) and eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute (EA / IMechE / RINA etc).
  2. Fluent in English (both written and verbal);
  3. Highly confident, self-motivated and self-disciplined person with sound management and organisational skills;
  4. Good technical skills;
  5. Good communication and interaction skills;
  6. A sound understanding and working knowledge of statutory requirements, HSE regulations and Standards related to the Offshore Engineering industry.
  7. Numerical modelling experience (mooring analysis, FEA, motion response analysis, etc.)
  8. Participate in the production of technical documentation to external parties, mainly clients, classification societies, and suppliers.
  9. In-depth experience and sound technical knowledge of Naval Architecture in both conceptual and detailed design and installation of mooring systems. Preferably experience in Engineering & Design of floating & production units (FSO's, FPSO's, Drilling Units, Semi's, TLP) for both the Oil & Gas and Renewables Industry.
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and experienced engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

Will be discussed during recruitment process.
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