Job Description

DeepOcean are seeking an experienced, proactive and solutions focused Engineering Manager to lead and develop our engineering team, ensuring the successful delivery of complex subsea projects in the offshore energy sector. This role requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor multidisciplinary teams in high-performance environments. Responsibility for technical excellence from tendering through to execution ensuring seamless alignment and integration of engineering outputs across both commercial and operational spheres.



Key Responsibilities



Lead the engineering function, providing strategic and technical direction across all subsea construction and decommissioning projects.

Line Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture aligned with DeepOcean's ACT values.

Undertake Performance Development dialogues with direct reports and promote collaboration across the engineering team to improve core competencies and facilitate continuous professional development, and growth of team capability

Oversee the development and submission of all technical tender documentation, ensuring accurate, innovative, and cost competitive solutions that align with DeepOcean's commercial strategies and client requirements.

Oversee the technical execution of awarded projects, ensuring all engineering deliverables (e.g., design, method statements, calculations, drafting) are completed to the highest standards and in full compliance with governing processes, safety and regulatory requirements.

Implement engineering governance and best practices to support consistency, efficiency, and quality across all bids and projects. Champion lessons learned and continuous improvement processes across tenders and live projects to drive performance.

Collaborate with project managers, operations, HSE, and client stakeholders to deliver efficient, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Manage the engineering resource estimation for both tenders and projects to ensure all project teams and commercial functions are adequately resourced. Focus on optimizing utilization and driving efficiencies across the business.

Drive innovation in engineering methods, technology adoption, and process improvement.

Represent engineering in internal and external reviews, audits, and client meetings.

Provide input and ownership of the Engineering Department budget.

Collaborating with peers in other regions, ensure the efficient allocation of resources and work packages, and actively promotes a consistent approach to technical delivery across the entire business.

Actively develop external and internal relationships, and work with industry working groups and professional bodies as required ensuring DeepOcean remains at the forefront of execution excellence.

Who we are looking for:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Structural, Marine, Subsea). Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) preferred.

Minimum 12 years' relevant experience in subsea construction, offshore engineering, or decommissioning.

Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Strong understanding of offshore construction vessels, ROV systems, and subsea equipment.

Familiarity with relevant standards (DNV, API, ISO) and regulatory frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proactive mind set and collaborative approach

Analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities



Company Culture and Values



All DeepOcean employees are expected to live and promote the company values ACT (Attitude, Courage, Teamwork) and comply with the Company and Department Specific Policies and Procedures.

We ACT with a can-do attitude, striving to achieve the best possible long-term result for our people, customers, and stakeholders.

We ACT with the courage to embrace new challenges, stop unsafe practices, always remain compliant, and shift boundaries with innovative solutions.

We ACT as one team, promoting the continuous development of one another in learning and evolving the organisation for the benefit of ourselves and our customers.



HSEQ



All DeepOcean employees are expected to proactively take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Security Compliance relevant to their work tasks and responsibilities.

All personnel have the authority and duty to stop any incompliant work process, unsafe operation or unsafe behaviour that may cause harm to Personnel, Assets or the Environment.



Leadership



Employees are expected to embrace Leadership Responsibility in alignment with their Leadership Level, adhering to the principles outlined in ACT for Leadership and the Leadership Posters (Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Leaders).



Training



All DeepOcean employees must complete required training programs set by the company within specified deadlines.



Policies and Procedures.



As part of the governance of the Company, employees are required to promptly inform their Line Manager of any significant matters regarding departmental or company performance.



DeepOcean has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. We support the 10 United Nations Global Compact Principles on human rights, labour standards, environment and anti-corruption. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. We value inclusion, equality and diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or gender identity.