Hiring Now: Transport & Installation Lead Engineer, Middlesbrough

Our client is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor within the marine and renewable energy engineering sector.

Due to sector growth they are looking to add an experienced Transport & Installation Lead Engineer to their team in Middlesbrough.

As a Transport & Installation Lead Engineer you will be involved in offshore wind projects focussing on the transport, lifting and installation of wind turbines and their foundations. Projects vary in size, but typically you will be working on projects for a year before installation works commence. You will also be involved in Operation and Maintenance campaigns for existing wind farms. 

Your responsibilities as a Transport & Installation Lead Engineer:

• Being part of the transport and installation knowledge centre of the energy division
• Developing installation procedures for offshore wind projects including selection of the suitable vessels, developing positioning plans for these vessels and selecting the required equipment and tools
• Developing concept and detailed lifting arrangements, deck layouts and sea-fastenings
• Reviewing and organise review of internal and external deliverables (structural designs / drawings, reports, etc.)
• Responsible for the timely delivery of assigned deliverables against the tender/project schedule, within budget and to the required quality level
• Preparing for, managing and coordinating engineering subcontractor scope of works
• Performing engineering, technical preparation and execution support of offshore wind projects
• Assisting projects in dealing with unexpected circumstances during execution (trouble shooting)
• Understanding and advising on how to manage project risks and its implications on programme, budget and quality
• Feeding lessons learned back into the Foundation Unit knowledge centre and contribute to continuous improvement

The ideal background of a Transport & Installation Lead Engineer:

• A Civil / Mechanical / Offshore Engineering degree, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, practical and pragmatic skills to solve complex problems
• Experience of Installation engineering e.g. deck layout, lift & rigging plans, operational procedures
• The ability to perform and review rigging design and crane lifting studies
• The ability to perform and review seafastening / grillage designs of all components during the transportation phase
• The ability to offer technical support and advice during the project execution phase
• Knowledge of 3D / FEA software, i.e. Inventor and Ansys
• Supervisory and coaching skills to develop the (junior) installation engineers in our department

What's in it for you?

Our client is a reputable leader in their field and can provide a thriving career environment as well as a comprehensive employment benefits package, that includes the following: hybrid working options, an annual salary review, company bonuses, enhanced annual leave and pension, plus much more. 

For more information on this vacancy or to discuss your wider job search, please call Scott Webb directly on the below contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Teespro Recruitment Ltd, our services are that of an Employment Agency & Business.