We are looking for a Principal Subsea Cables Engineer with extensive experience in subsea engineering – the majority of this in subsea cables

 

Candidates will need to have a degree/post graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant technical or science discipline and demonstrable and experience in cables engineering

 

Extensive experience in a subsea cables engineering environment and relevant experience within the offshore oil and gas production industry is required as is the ability to direct and guide other team members and strong interpersonal/client facing skills

 

The Principal Subsea Cables Engineer (Oil and Gas Production) will need to have experience of report writing and be proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel and the ability to use bespoke databases

Candidates who are Chartered Engineers, members or fellows of an engineering institution (or working towards) are preferred

 

This vacancy could be filled by either a permanent or long term contract employee

 

The role is for a senior engineer to provide technical support for all cables related issues. It is primarily a technical role, but the successful Principal Subsea Cables Engineer (Oil and Gas Production) will also be expected to demonstrate capabilities in line management and supervision of junior engineers as well as taking a proactive role in developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients.

Day to day duties will include:

All candidates must have the ability to write and speak English clearly and fluently

 

A UK driving licence is desirable

 

In addition to the attractive salary, benefits for permanent staff include 34 days’ leave (inc bank holidays) & additional days for 3+ years’ service; 20% of salary in performance-related bonus; pension; private health care; flexible working month and hours; funded training; sponsorship of professional membership; life insurance; share option scheme and relocation expenses (if applicable)