Senior Project Engineer - Aberdeen (Onshore/Offshore)

Location: Aberdeen, UK
Type: Permanent
Industry: Offshore Energy & Renewables
Client: A leading offshore engineering and installation services provider

We are currently supporting a key client in the offshore energy sector who is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join their engineering team in Aberdeen. This position plays a vital role in delivering offshore installation projects across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, supporting both oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.

The successful candidate will be based in Aberdeen, with occasional short-term travel to project locations across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks assigned by the Installation Engineering Manager or project leadership team.

• Support installation activities, light construction, and inspection/maintenance/repair (IMR) scopes.

• Produce and review technical documentation, method statements, procedures, and calculations.

• Liaise with Project Managers and business stakeholders to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved.

• Create and review installation engineering procedures ensuring compliance with design codes, standards, and client requirements.

• Contribute to tenders and technical planning phases.

• Perform lift rigging and structural calculations.

• Attend internal and client-facing meetings to represent engineering inputs.

• Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SIT (System Integration Tests).

• Support and supervise offshore operations and subcontractor activities when required.

• Carry out international travel and offshore assignments as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Civil, or Naval).

• Extensive experience in offshore/subsea engineering or related fields.

• Proficiency in engineering tools such as MathCAD, 3D CAD, and 2D AutoCAD.

• Valid driver's license and passport.

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments.

• Must be eligible to obtain:

  • Seaman's Book

  • PEC Basic Training (Petroleum Education Council)

  • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)

Desirable Skills

• Experience in offshore vessel mobilisation and installation of subsea structures.

• Familiarity with ROV and diver-assisted operations.

• Previous involvement in:

  • Inspection campaigns

  • Flying lead and tie-in installations

  • Valve operations and spool piece installations

  • Decommissioning and commissioning

• Prior experience working in international project environments.

If you're an experienced project engineer based in or willing to relocate to Aberdeen, and looking to work with a highly reputable client in the offshore energy sector, we'd like to hear from you.