Subsea Controls System Engineer in Nailsea

Client production Controls Systems is seeking suitably experienced Subsea Production Controls Senior Systems Engineers to work in the Tendering and Project Execution role. Working within a team of tendering engineers, the role will lead the tendering effort on behalf of PCS Engineering and contribute to the wider ITO team tender offer.

Upon award of a project, this role may transition to be part of the execution team as a PCS Systems Engineer supporting the Project Execution team in delivering the project commitments.

During the tendering phase, you will be responsible for the PCS Engineering elements of the EPC tender, supported by the Engineering Product Owners and Engineering managers to compile a competitive system tender.

• Engage in tender studies for subsea control system design and support the commercial team in producing a viable commercial offering.
• Ensure compliance with COMPANY and industry specifications relating to the design and build of subsea control equipment.
• Mitigate technical risk, interfacing with project execution teams.
• Review Client specifications, produce tender documentation including technical write-up, technical risk registers, etc.
• Take a lead role in the technical execution of tender quotes, ranging from system level offering to individual controls equipment orders.
• Lead client negotiations to secure optimal equipment solutions that meet technical requirements and ensure cost efficiency.

During execution, you would be responsible for all technical aspects throughout the life cycle of the project; covering architecture, design, integration, Test and Acceptance of New Product Initiatives for complex systems.

Supporting the design and development of Subsea Controls system using a Systems Engineering-based approach, conducting requirements management and analysis activities.

• Deliver updates to system model, creating and maintaining requirement specifications, production of design review material and Functional Design Specification.
• Assess and categorise new technology and products to satisfy requirements and overall system design intent.
• Support the definition of the Verification & Validation for the project and support the generation of design verification evidence.
• Ensure designs mature in a controlled manner through the use of a robust technical change control and impact assessment process.
• Support the definition and delivery of the System Integration, Test, and Acceptance phases.

The Senior Engineer plays a supporting role through both individual and team assignments. In many cases, they must apply technical and business knowledge to ensure successful outcomes. They should be able to work with and within cross-functional and cross-discipline teams. They are able to apply system engineering methodologies such as requirements definition, system architecture and integration, analyses, configuration management, and risk management in the design phase of products.

At this level, they may also be recognised as an SME in their area of expertise or discipline and support others with both business and technical mentoring/coaching. This level may also require engagement with customers during the product definition and requirements gathering process for bids and proposals. At this seniority level, some individuals may be Team Leaders which deliver technically and commercially sound products or services, with guidance, through deploying effective teams from project inception to delivery by setting and meeting project goals and objectives.

Interdisciplinary Engineering incorporates unique expertise, typically in emerging areas, utilising knowledge and skills from multiple traditional engineering or non-traditional science, social or business disciplines. Coordinates expertise in one or more engineering and science disciplines across the technology project portfolio, assuring rigor is applied through the design and development processes. Ensures needed personnel skills and expertise are in place across the organization for the discipline.

Required experience:

• Degree qualified in an engineering or marine discipline.
• Significant Subsea Control Systems experience.
• Strong prioritisation skills.
• The ability to be customer facing.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Be comfortable with international travel even though it is not a common requirement.

Preferred Experience:

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards it).
• Tendering experience.
• Subsea Systems Delivery Experience.