Lead Marine Engineer

Lead Marine Engineer

Permanent / Staff
Rotterdam
Competitive Salary & Benefits
 
Our client is a global offshore engineering company specialising in the design, construction, and operation of floating energy production systems. Due to continued success they are looking to recruit a Lead Marine Engineer to play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions across major offshore projects.
 
You will lead the discipline scope from concept through to execution, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and performance against project objectives.
 
Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of engineering activities within your discipline, ensuring compliance with international codes, industry standards, and project specifications
• Plan and manage discipline deliverables to meet project timelines and budgets
• Define and coordinate resource requirements across your scope
• Ensure all work aligns with contractual and internal requirements
• Manage interfaces with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies
• Drive design optimisation and continuous improvement, including lessons learned
• Support technical governance, potentially acting as a Principal Engineer or Technical Expert

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• 10–15 years’ experience within the oil & gas or offshore energy sector
• Strong background in detailed design, engineering calculations, and package delivery
• Experience across marine/offshore environments
• EPC & Offshore experience is required
• Knowledge of safety and risk processes, including hazard analysis and formal safety assessments
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and interface across complex project environments
• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

 For more information on this role, please contact Ashleigh North on Ashleigh.North@nesfircroft.com  
 
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