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United Offshore Support GmbH (UOS) is a leading global operator of sophisticated offshore support vessels specializing in the technical, crew and commercial management of high-powered anchor handling tug/supply (AHTS) vessels, large platform supply vessels (PSVs) and subsea vessels working in the offshore energy industry worldwide. Headquartered in Leer Germany, UOS has a growing office in Aberdeen and commercial management presence in London and Singapore. The on and offshore teams at UOS are highly experienced with a long track record of delivering safe and reliable operations to end clients in just about every offshore energy basin around the world. We are actively looking for a Technical Superintendent to join our Team! This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of remote and in-office work, based out of one of our office locations in either Leer, Germany or Aberdeen, UK. We will also consider candidates within Europe with availability to frequently visit our offices. The purpose of the Technical Superintendent role is to ensure that assigned vessels are maintained and operated safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable regulations and client expectations. This includes managing technical support, planning maintenance and repairs, and supporting the crew with operational needs. Responsibilities • Maintain the highest safety, environmental and operational standards across nominated vessels., • Deliver optimal vessel performance and reliability with minimal downtime., • Ensure that nominated vessels are managed and maintained in line with Class, Flag and Company requirements., • Manage the vessel maintenance and repair programs including dry-dock planning., • Maintain CMMS accuracy and ensure accuracy in reporting for assigned vessels., • Ensure defective conditions are identified, monitored and closed out in a timely manner., • Deliver technical support and root cause analysis for defects and breakdowns., • Demonstrates active safety leadership promoting safe operations across nominated vessels., • Robust adherence to the Business Management System ensuring all assigned vessels are managed in line with the procedures detailed., • Measures Chief Engineers overall performance in terms of KPI’s measured against maintenance system, planning for work in advance, maintaining of agreed spares stock levels, reporting of defects and maintenance done on board. Assesses and write annual assessments., • Participates in the interviewing and selection of engine room candidates including 3rd, 2nd and Chief Engineers., • Undertake the diligent technical management and be the technical focal point for assigned vessels., • In conjunction with the Operational Excellence department, coordinate with Class and Flag to ensure survey and inspection are completed in line with required frequencies., • Closure of audit findings and recommendations raised against assigned vessels., • Ensure that the assigned vessels are maintained in accordance with the CMMS and that maintenance backlog is minimized., • Undertake regular vessel visits to meet with the crews and undertake detailed technical and maintenance system audits, reporting on the condition of the vessel and compliance against the UOS standards. (A minimum of two visits per year with no more than seven months apart in any 12-month period is required), • Coordinate with OEM’s and service providers for the completion of maintenance, repair and certification services / surveys onboard assigned vessels., • Undertake and support with the planning and supervision of vessel dry-dockings and repair periods as necessary., • Maintain a close relationship with the management team onboard the assigned vessels, ensuring they are motivated and aligned with Company goals., • Support the General Manager Fleet in ensuring that assigned vessel OPEX budgets are closely monitored and diligently managed., • Ensure that all technical failures are thoroughly investigated and the root causes clearly understood to enable lessons learned to be implemented and shared with the wider fleet., • Monitor and maintain appropriate spare parts inventories to assigned vessels, ensuring the vessel has suitable and sufficient spares available for uninterrupted operations., • Actively assists procurement in identifying spare requirements and following up of enquiries between the vessel and purchases., • Support the roll out of new systems, technologies and efficiency initiatives., • Participate in Client meetings as required pertaining to issues or topics relating to assigned vessels., • Member of the emergency response team and participate in emergency response drills and fleet exercises as required. Qualifications • Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nautical Science, • Chief Engineer license, • Seagoing experience in a senior technical position on offshore support vessels, • 3+ years of shore-based technical superintendent experience, • Availability to undertake international travel when required, • Strong knowledge of vessel systems, maintenance, and repair procedures, • Solid understanding of ISM, Class, and Flag requirements, • Experience in dry-dock planning and execution, • Strong organizational and budget management skills, • Proficiency with CMMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced operational environment, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. German is a great plus Our Commitment: • Flexible working hours and home office options, • A long-term perspective and career development opportunities, • Employee Benefits, e.g. welfare initiatives, team events, bike-leasing and others, • Working in an international team Ready for a new challenge in a dynamic, global environment? If so, you've come to the right place! Join us at UOS and be part of something exciting. *Please note that due to the high number of applications only candidates selected to participate on recruiting process next steps will be contacted.

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer required to join a large independent Oil & Gas operator within the Facilities Engineering team. A core role with an initial contract duration of 12 months, with the potential for extension. The position will be based in the Aberdeen office, with travel to assets required (gas terminal and/or offshore). ROLE In this role, the contractor will be responsible for delivering safe and reliable operations by providing expert discipline knowledge and technical advice to both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring business objectives are met. They will also support the development and execution of medium- to long-term maintenance plans. RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with the copmany’s maintenance philosophy, UK safety, environmental and quality systems., • Continually review effectiveness of working practices and systems to increase reliability / availability of rotating equipment, • Ensure all rotating equipment activities are inputted into the integrated activity plan and maintenance management system. Via the IAP manage and reduce backlog, • Ensure that rotating equipment maintenance records and plant history are updated using SAP., • Ensure capital and consumable spare parts required to support reliable production for rotating equipment are identified, with the min & max levels managed via SAP, • Management of vendor support, to deliver the work safely, on time and cost effectively., • Suggest, review, approval MOC’s as required, • Support or undertake failure and incident investigation / RCA implementing actions to remove faults and improve reliability., • Review and accept or reject deviations to codes, standards, practices, and guidelines, • Review and endorse MEDIUM ORA’s., • Approve changes to Ops procedures and manuals., • Check and approve changes to critical documents including P&ID’s., • Support in the ranking and management of facilities risks., • Close out or verify actions (e.g. Events, MyHSES etc)., • Contract management of key service contracts., • Approve repair plans (Anomalies/breakdown)., • Identify and endorse shutdown activities., • Implement the Performance Standards to delivery of safety critical and routine maintenance. Review and approve SECE maintenance deferrals, • Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject, • Substantial engineering and operations experience in oil and gas in a similar role, • Very high level of technical and engineering competence., • Detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of rotating Equipment, including Gas Turbines, Centrifugal, axial and reciprocating compressors and pumps and their associated packages and support systems., • Good communicator and influencer, able to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner., • Ability to review and analyse information effectively., • Highly developed organisation skills anticipates problems and identifies solutions., • Proven relationship-builder across various disciplines and functions., • Be a visible driving force for the company, our values, leading by example and having the courage to challenge and address inconsistencies across the organisation.

Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Thames Valley) Salary: up to £70,000 + benefits Are you experienced in designing cable systems for complex grid connection and BESS projects? Turner Lovell is recruiting a Senior Cable Systems Design Engineer for a leading UK energy infrastructure contractor delivering Battery Energy Storage (BESS) connection projects across the UK. This role sits within the engineering design team and focuses on the end-to-end design of 11kV -132kV cable systems, including routing from transformers to BESS units and around switch room environments. You will play a key role in ensuring cable designs are technically compliant, constructable, and aligned with client, industry, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: • Develop cable system designs in line with client requirements and grid standards., • Design cable routing and layouts from transformers to BESS installations and within substations and switchrooms., • Prepare and deliver project-based cable system design packs covering both design and construction phases., • Undertake detailed engineering studies, including cable rating, induced voltage, cable pulling forces, and cable force calculations., • Liaise with suppliers and clients to ensure up-to-date technical information, approvals, and type registrations are maintained., • Strong understanding of cable systems and cable design., • Proven experience delivering 11kV - 132kV cable system designs, ideally for BESS, substation, or grid connection projects., • Experience using cable modelling software such as CYMCAP, Cableizer, ELEK or similar., • Competent in AutoCAD and comfortable working with Microsoft Office and engineering calculation tools. For more information or to apply, please contact Anusha Gopalan at or 020 7448 1100. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a Senior DCS Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on... Senior DCS Engineer Aberdeenshire £50-55 per hour (Outside IR35) 12-month initial contract Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems based on ABB 800xA and AC800M. * Manage and deliver full project lifecycle activities, including concept design, software configuration, FAT, SAT, and offshore installation. * Collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure technical requirements and deadlines are met. * Support offshore commissioning and maintenance activities as required. Essential Skills & Qualifications: * Proven experience programming and configuring ABB 800xA and AC800M systems. * Strong background in automation and control engineering with full project lifecycle involvement. * Offshore Survival Certificate (BOSIET or equivalent). * Strong documentation and communication skills. Familiarity with legacy ABB systems such as AC450 or Safeguard. * Experience with virtual machines (VMware or equivalent). * Offshore work experience with live system cutovers or upgrades. If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) UK Remote Permanent | Up to £120,000 | Fully Remote (UK Only) This Is NOT a DevOps Role Real SRE Work Only Were looking for a true Senior Site Reliability Engineer with deep incident management experience, strong operational ownership, and expert Linux/AWS troubleshooting skills. Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. This role is focused entirely on reliability, availability, incident response, and systems engineering not building CI/CD pipelines or acting as DevOps by another name. Leadership Requirement Small Team Technical Lead You must have experience leading a small engineering team (25 people), defining technical direction, improving on-call processes, and owning reliability strategy. This is a hands-on role with real SRE leadership not people management. About the Role As a Senior SRE, you will own the reliability, resilience, and operational health of large-scale AWS/Linux systems. Youll join an engineering organisation where SRE principles are fully embedded, respected, and treated as a distinct discipline. Key Responsibilities Lead major incidents, mitigation, RCA, and preventative improvements Own and refine SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets Reduce operational toil through automation Deep-dive Linux debugging, performance tuning, and systems analysis Strengthen observability, monitoring, and alerting Provide technical leadership to a small SRE/engineering group Improve and manage on-call processes (PagerDuty, OpsGenie, etc.) Collaborate with development teams to build reliability into system design What Youll Bring Strong AWS experience (EC2, networking, autoscaling, xrnqpay IAM, load balancing) Deep Linux troubleshooting skills (performance, networking, debugging) Real 24/7 production on-call experience Hands-on incident management and postmortems Experience mentoring or leading a small technical team Scripting/automation with Python, Go, or Bash Strong observability skills (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) Why This Role Appeals to Real SREs Youll be solving actual SRE problems: reliability, incidents, resilience, uptime Youll guide a small team through complex engineering challenges

Our client, a well established civil engineering firm, is looking for a skilled Site Engineer with extensive experience in civil engineering and construction to oversee diverse general civil engineering projects throughout the north east coast region. Primary Duties: * Support tender preparation processes * Communicate with clients and regulatory authorities * Deliver timely and precise progress updates to senior management * Contribute to the development and distribution of Job Instructions while ensuring Toolbox Talks are properly conducted * Conduct regular on-site inspections * Perform setting out operations for site works * Produce "as-Built" drawings in accordance with customer requirements for contracted projects * Work alongside the QHSE Systems Manager to implement health and safety standards and foster company-wide compliance * Collaborate with QHSE to evaluate risks and develop appropriate Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) * Support the Contracts Manager with material procurement as needed * Work with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure projects are fully measured and valued in a timely and accurate manner * Manage team personnel matters and escalate to line management when required * Implement and maintain the Integrated Management System Required Qualifications: * At least 5 years of civil engineering experience across various capacities, including setting out and supervising site operations * Capability to manage, coordinate and prioritise multiple concurrent tasks * Knowledge and comprehension of contracting fundamentals * Solid understanding of the civil engineering sector and business operations * Multi utility knowledge beneficial * Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Packages * Excellent communication skills * Ability to work well in a team * Ability to think strategically and to assist in problem solving * Good organisational and time management skills * Commercial awareness * Be flexible and have an enthusiastic approach to working in sometimes challenging conditions * Promote a strong Health & Safety culture * Hold a valid UK Driving Licence * SSSTS/SMSTS Card * CPCS Card