Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager

Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager

Application Deadline: 24 January 2025

Department: Oil & Gas

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Kingdom, London

Reporting To: Aureliano Schirripa

Description Be the energy behind change. Join ABL Group.

ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally. Are you a highly qualified and experienced Project Engineer/Manager ready to take on new challenges and make an impact in the Energy Sector? We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager, to join our well-qualified and growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be part of our growing team in London, which will collaborate strongly with other ABL group offices worldwide. If you're passionate about taking on challenging projects in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What you will be doing. As our Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager, you will oversee diverse energy services projects, including Marine Warranty Survey and TPI/Certification, with a focus on FPSO and subsea installations. This role requires expertise in offshore engineering, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering complex projects while ensuring technical excellence through document reviews, calculations, and reporting. Based in our London office, you'll collaborate with global teams to optimize resources and drive project success. In addition, you will:

• Handle project management communication with client and reporting management of resources and deliverables.
• Lead and manage marine warranty survey projects for FPSO and subsea installation work, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Oversee all aspects of project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve engineering documents, including drawings, procedures, and calculations.
• Review detailed engineering calculations for structural integrity, stability, and dynamic analysis of FPSO and subsea systems.
• Carry out technical document reviews, including independent spreadsheets and hand calculations.
• Ensure that installation and survey activities meet the required safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage projects to ensure the highest quality delivery.
• Supervise and deliver technical reports and studies.
• Coordinate project execution with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage and mitigate project risks by identifying potential issues early.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership to junior engineers and project staff.
• Facilitate and lead project reviews, audits, and inspections.
• Communicate regularly with senior management and clients regarding project status.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the agreed project technical standards.
• Assist with the preparation of bids in conjunction with the Project Director.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and members of the ABL Group.
• Propose and develop new business initiatives.

The role is based in London, UK and the candidate should have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Flexibility and willingness to travel, as well as readiness for onshore/offshore assignments at short notice locally and globally for periods, would be required as agreed with your line manager.
What we are looking for. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on energy and offshore industries, with experience in designing, installing, and maintaining critical infrastructure like FPSOs and subsea systems. In addition, you should have:

• Hold an engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Structural, Civil, Marine, Subsea, or Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with FPSO projects, including design, installation, commissioning, and offshore operations.
• In-depth knowledge of offshore systems such as subsea pipelines, risers, mooring systems, floating platforms, and transportation/installation methods.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.
• Proven project management skills, including leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Resilient, self-disciplined, and capable of working independently or in team environments.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in French considered an advantage.

Desirable:

• Proven expertise in offshore survey operations and marine warranty certification.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Proficiency in engineering software.
• Strong skills in risk analysis, quality assurance, and problem-solving.

What is in it for you? The successful candidate will join a busy, dynamic team of well-qualified Naval Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Pipeline Engineers, and Master Mariners, working with International Projects & Clients. We have a strong talent and learning culture, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and talents to shape your future career path.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here:

Join us and grow with us.

We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.

For your application to be taken into consideration, please submit your application via the link provided on this page.

We look forward to receiving your application.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.