Lead Engineer – SURF & Diving Installations

POSH is looking for Lead Engineers to manage and execute the SURF (Subsea Riser Umbilical and Flowline) and diving construction scopes on a project. The role reports directly to the Project Package Manager on a specific project and works closely with other members of the Project Management Team (PMT) on a day to day basis, such as Engineering Manager, Project Operations Manager, HSE and Quality Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating with other departments and teams to ensure that SURF/Diving package activities are properly integrated into the overall project plan.
• Provides specialist skills, integrity, and knowledge in key areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice.
• Understands clients' needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
• Ensures project and HS&E compliance and adherence to project budget & schedule.
• Under own supervision, independently evaluates, organises and prioritises work.
• Undertakes responsibility for production of installation deliverables, which may include engineering support to the Drawing Office, installation procedures, technical bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions.
• Signs and issues technical documentation as originator or checker, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.
• Ensures all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.
• Developing and managing procurement strategies and plans to ensure that equipment and materials are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure that equipment and materials are manufactured, tested, and delivered to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating with offshore installation teams to ensure that the SURF package is installed and commissioned according to the project schedule and quality standards.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the team of engineers and technical professionals working on the package. Trains / mentors more junior engineers.
• May manage a team of engineers on a project or within a discipline.
• Manage interfaces within a project structure, including other disciplines, drawing office, document control, project management, client and suppliers.
• Manage change control within own remit on a project. Inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 10-15 years of experience in SURF/Diving Installation operations.
• Relevant experience working on previous EPCI or T&I offshore construction projects is preferred.
• Previous track record of working on Saudi Aramco LTA Projects of similar scopes is an advantage.
• Knowledge: Must have a good understanding of SURF Installation operations including various lay spreads (horizontal lay for flexibles and umbilicals / basket carousel for cable lay), lay techniques and procedures, as well as relevant installation regulations and standards. Knowledge of project management principles and practices is also required.
• Knowledge: Must have a good understanding of diving operations including DSV and diving spreads, diving techniques, and procedures, as well as relevant diving regulations and standards. Knowledge of project management principles and practices is also required.
• Skills: Must possess strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lead and function within a design team and across multiple projects.
• Ability to prioritise own and others’ workload, manage time accordingly and inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English.