Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer - Installation & Project Engineer  Job DetailsWhat will you be doing?We are looking for a Principal Installation Engineer to be part of our "Installation and Project Engineering" discipline within GPC Engineering on a Staff basis. You will represent the discipline on tenders and projects (providing the conduit for technical challenges) and responsible for maintaining discipline expertise as well as develop new capabilities. You will be responsible for leading the installation of subsea structures, mooring systems, risers systems, flexible flowlines and/or umbilicals. You will prepare the scope and support the offshore crew during the operation. You will ensure the interface with the client, suppliers, offshore crew and the design team.Your main responsibilities will:Lead installation work packages on a Tender, FEED or Project,Deliver scopes within budget to the agreed quality and timeframe,Manage scope both technical and commercial scope change,Able to lead a team of engineers and contribute to their professional development,Technical point of contact for specific installation subject matter,Manage interface topics with all stakeholders; external (clients, suppliers) and internal (other disciplines, installation, manufacturing, purchase),Ensure the delivery of high-quality documents and studies related to tenders, FEEDs and Projects. This shall be through example and robust reviews,Lead engineering activities related to the preparation and installation of products,Plan, develop and review specific procedures/task plans and associated calculation notes (design lifting slings),Support vessel mobilization and installation phases on vessel to support successful project delivery,Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with the Project standards in terms of Quality, Cost & Time,Maybe required to be the Technical Owner for a subject/product and provide decision making for choice of subcontractor and technical oversight of their work,Validate concepts and manage changes accounting for HSEQ criteria,Actively participate in the development of our discipline and mentor junior engineers,Taking ownership and promote an area of technical expertise, as required contribute to the update or development of corporate standards and guidelines,Offer and promote innovative solutions that enable the reduction of costs. Working conditions:Majority of your time will be carried out from Sutton office (not a remote working position),Requirement for international travel,Requirement to occasionally support Offshore/Off-site location during project execution. What experience would we like you to have? You will be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours in the following areas:Graduated with a Master of Engineering and relevant work experience in the energy sector,Extensive years of experience within Offshore/Subsea installation,Maintain expertise in two or more of the following areas;Subsea Structures Installation,Hook-ups or Pull-in’s,Riser systems,Flexible Flowlines,Umbilicals / Flying LeadsMooring Installation, shore-pull and other relevant experience is desirable,Experience working in deep and ultradeep water construction,Experience working on Tenders and Projects,Practical experience of project or contractual management,Developing operational documentation; procedures, task plans and rigging design,High level of relevant operational offshore experience,Deliver work autonomously with minimal supervision,Capacity to priorities, plan, coordinate and communicate to enable successful delivery,Experience co-ordinating or leading teams (including managing others workloads),Contribute to the development of engineers,Ability to accommodate different working cultures and behaviours,Fluent in English.Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.