Overview

As Reach Subsea continues to expand, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer to strengthen our high-performing engineering team. In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise to reinforce robust engineering practices, supporting the team throughout project execution – from tendering through to offshore operations. You’ll be empowered to grow your own capabilities while enabling others to do the same, shaping the quality and consistency of our Engineering delivery by mentoring Project Engineers, refining standard practices, and contributing insights to challenge established ways of performance. Reach employees share knowledge to align with our clients’ expectations and uphold our commitment to never leave anyone behind, with every employee contributing to the mission.

Responsibilities

• Write method statements, task plans, procedures, and other documentation as required by the workscope, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with project standards.
• Support and mentor Project Engineers, providing guidance on professional development and workscope-related challenges to build capability and confidence across the team.
• Identify and take responsibility for any engineering services required – in-house or third party – to successfully deliver the workscope.
• Engage with and identify improvements to the engineering process, contributing to the development of standard practices and promoting consistency across projects.
• Ensure that lessons learned are captured continuously and integrated into future planning and execution.
• Provide commercial awareness of engineering products and services to tenders and projects, supporting informed decision-making and value-driven delivery.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the workscope, balancing innovation with operational reliability.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Offshore Manager, and Shift Supervisors, sharing insights gained during planning and execution to enhance team performance and project outcomes.

Key Qualifications

• BSC or higher degree within Subsea/Mechanical/Marine/Naval Engineering or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within subsea, ROV, etc. and in particular with tendering and executing projects using new ROV tooling.

Skills

Proven technical skills, analytical thinking, problem solving, mentoring, collaboration, growth mindset, clear communication and presentation.

Experience and Knowledge

Specific knowledge of engineering & HSE standards and legislation, demonstrated knowledge of offshore operations and subsea engineering. Knowledge within ROV related subsea projects is beneficial.

About Reach Subsea

Our services are delivered through a fleet of vessels, supported by offices in Norway, Sweden, the UK, the US, Brazil, Trinidad, Australia, and Singapore. We currently employ close to 500 people across both offshore and onshore locations. The company operates a wide range of work and survey ROVs from its fleet of vessels, ranging from smaller survey, IMR, and light construction vessels to high-capacity subsea construction vessels. Operations are performed by highly qualified offshore personnel and supported by competent onshore engineering resources. The Group’s objective is to offer high quality solutions and technology to clients in need of ocean data and services. Our vision, Sustainable access to ocean space, underpins our commitment to developing sustainable solutions while carefully balancing the interests of all our stakeholder groups.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Oil and Gas