Energy

Senior Project Engineer

  • Location

    Aberdeen

  • Sector:

    Subsea & Marine

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Patrick Mulroy-Yourell

  • Contact email:

    p.mulroy-yourell@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH164700_1753257273

Senior Project Engineer - Aberdeen (Onshore/Offshore)

Location: Aberdeen, UK
Type: Permanent
Industry: Offshore Energy & Renewables
Client: A leading offshore engineering and installation services provider

We are currently supporting a key client in the offshore energy sector who is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join their engineering team in Aberdeen. This position plays a vital role in delivering offshore installation projects across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, supporting both oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.

The successful candidate will be based in Aberdeen, with occasional short-term travel to project locations across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute engineering tasks assigned by the Installation Engineering Manager or project leadership team.

  • Support installation activities, light construction, and inspection/maintenance/repair (IMR) scopes.

  • Produce and review technical documentation, method statements, procedures, and calculations.

  • Liaise with Project Managers and business stakeholders to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved.

  • Create and review installation engineering procedures ensuring compliance with design codes, standards, and client requirements.

  • Contribute to tenders and technical planning phases.

  • Perform lift rigging and structural calculations.

  • Attend internal and client-facing meetings to represent engineering inputs.

  • Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SIT (System Integration Tests).

  • Support and supervise offshore operations and subcontractor activities when required.

  • Carry out international travel and offshore assignments as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Civil, or Naval).

  • Extensive experience in offshore/subsea engineering or related fields.

  • Proficiency in engineering tools such as MathCAD, 3D CAD, and 2D AutoCAD.

  • Valid driver's license and passport.

  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments.

  • Must be eligible to obtain:

    • Seaman's Book

    • PEC Basic Training (Petroleum Education Council)

    • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in offshore vessel mobilisation and installation of subsea structures.

  • Familiarity with ROV and diver-assisted operations.

  • Previous involvement in:

    • Inspection campaigns

    • Flying lead and tie-in installations

    • Valve operations and spool piece installations

    • Decommissioning and commissioning

  • Prior experience working in international project environments.

If you're an experienced project engineer based in or willing to relocate to Aberdeen, and looking to work with a highly reputable client in the offshore energy sector, we'd like to hear from you.