Atlas NextWave is supporting a leading international subsea engineering and offshore installation contractor in the search for an experienced Principal Engineer (Subsea Developments) to join their growing Front-End Engineering team.


This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior subsea professional who is already operating in a similar Principal, Lead or Senior Subsea Development Engineering position and enjoys shaping projects from feasibility through concept selection and FEED.


Working across a diverse portfolio of global offshore developments, you will play a key role in developing technically robust, commercially viable subsea field solutions while engaging directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.



The Opportunity


As Principal Engineer, you will lead and support:

  • Feasibility, concept select and FEED studies for offshore developments
  • Development of subsea field architecture and SURF solutions
  • Technical evaluation of development options and execution strategies
  • Client engagement and technical leadership throughout study phases
  • Tender support and preparation of engineering work scopes
  • Development of installation, fabrication and execution philosophies
  • Input to project schedules, cost estimates and delivery strategies
  • Technical reporting and presentation of study outcomes to stakeholders



What We're Looking For


Our client is particularly interested in speaking with candidates who bring a combination of the following experience:


Essential / Highly Desirable

  • Current or recent experience in a Principal, Lead or Senior Subsea Development Engineering role
  • Strong background delivering feasibility, concept and FEED studies
  • Extensive experience within SURF developments
  • Proven experience with flexible pipe systems
  • Strong understanding of flexible pipe upheaval buckling assessments and mitigation
  • Experience supporting spool design and fabrication
  • Background working for a recognised engineering consultancy or design house
  • Ability to develop and assess multiple field development concepts
  • Client-facing experience with responsibility for presenting technical recommendations
  • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline


Additional Experience of Interest

  • Installation engineering awareness
  • Subsea field layout development
  • EPCI project exposure
  • Offshore execution strategy development
  • Cost and schedule input for early-phase developments
  • Decommissioning, integrity management or IRM experience



The Individual


You will be:

  • Technically credible and confident engaging with clients
  • Commercially aware with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Comfortable leading multidisciplinary engineering studies
  • A strong communicator able to influence technical and commercial decisions
  • Passionate about delivering safe, practical and optimised subsea solutions
  • Motivated by working in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment


Why Apply?

  • Join a highly respected international subsea contractor
  • Work on complex offshore developments across global markets
  • Influence projects at the earliest stages where engineering decisions create the greatest value
  • Take ownership of technically challenging studies and client engagements
  • Be part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial engineering culture


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