Senior Flexible Pipes Engineer
1 day ago
Sutton
Negotiable salary Flexible Benefits Scheme Personalised career progression Our global subsea projects client is now urgently seeking an experienced subsea flexible pipes engineer to join its risers & umbilicals team in the UK. Job Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for the technical follow-up of the flexible pipe package under the guidance of the RIAU Principal Engineer. You will play a crucial role in interfacing with project teams, supporting supplier evaluations, and ensuring that all engineering activities comply with industry standards and client specifications. Key Responsibilities: • Develop specifications for Flexible Pipe Suppliers based on client needs., • Interface effectively with project teams, engineering teams, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure cohesive project execution., • Support supplier selection through thorough technical evaluations., • Plan, detail, and review technical documentation related to flexible subsea hardware and topside interfaces., • Develop documentation packages and conduct studies linked to the sizing and analysis of dynamic riser systems and static jumper systems., • Manage design analysis and oversee the analysis, design, and engineering activities associated with flexible cross-sections, terminations, bend restrictors, etc., • Ensure compliance of designs and detailing with industry codes, standards, design guides (e.g., API 17J, DNV, ISO), client specifications, and Subsea 7 internal standards (BMS)., • Produce and check design documentation, including feasibility reports, detailed design reports, specifications, and material take-offs., • Monitor the overall project/tender planning and manage the planning for your specific scope of work., • Ensure progress and compliance of suppliers in close collaboration with the SCM function., • Follow up on flexible design activities, fabrication, and testing, while adhering to HSEQ and group procedures., • Provide engineering assistance during mobilizations, offshore or site working, as well as Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Integration Tests (SITs), and pre-commissioning., • Participate in project-related events such as Bid Clarifications, Kick-off meetings, HIRAs, and design reviews., • Provide technical support to other departments within the engineering group and mentor colleagues. Qualifications: • MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Hydrodynamics with relevant work experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically in riser systems analysis (rigid, flexible, or umbilical)., • Proficient in OrcaFlex software., • Fluent in English. Personal Attributes: • Strong sense of responsibility for producing deliverables, including engineering support to the drafting office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, and various third-party submissions., • Experience working within a multi-disciplined system engineering team., • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively., • Demonstrated ability to work within budget and time constraints., • Strong vendor and third-party interfacing skills., • Ability to thrive in a multicultural group environment. Desirable Knowledge: • Systems knowledge in Installation Analyses, Naval Architecture, and Umbilical System Design., • Previous offshore experience is an advantage. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading company in the industry., • A collaborative and innovative work environment.