Job description
Atlas NextWave is supporting a leading global marine construction and EPCI provider in the appointment of a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer to strengthen their Front End & Design Engineering capability.
Our client delivers complex subsea projects in some of the world’s most challenging offshore environments and is investing significantly in early-phase engineering excellence as their portfolio of FEED, pre‑execution and EPCI projects continues to expand.
This is a key technical role offering genuine influence across concept development, detailed design and project execution.
The Opportunity
As Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer, you will play a central role in delivering high‑quality subsea pipeline design solutions across Front End studies and major EPCI projects. You will act as a technical authority within multidisciplinary teams, interfacing closely with clients, fabrication partners and third‑party design houses.
This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys both deep technical ownership and collaborative project environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver detailed design and analysis for:
- Subsea rigid pipelines and spools
- Tie‑ins and associated subsea systems
- Flexible pipe and riser systems
- Contribute technical expertise from early concept select through FEED, detailed design and execution
- Oversee and technically manage third‑party design houses and specialist subcontractors
- Perform and review engineering analyses including:
- Rigid spool design and tie‑in analysis
- Flexible pipe in‑place design
- On‑bottom stability and free‑span assessments
- Riser dynamic analysis
- Act as a key technical interface with clients, internal stakeholders and external partners
- Ensure technical quality, safety and commercial alignment across deliverables
Candidate Profile
- Degree qualified (BEng / MEng / MSc) in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
- Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Subsea Pipeline Engineering role
- Strong background in offshore subsea pipeline design within FEED and/or EPCI project environments
- Confident managing interfaces, priorities and technical risk
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and cultures
What Our Client Offers
- Work on technically challenging and high‑profile subsea projects
- A flexible, agile organisation with short decision-making routes
- Genuine influence over early project development and execution strategies
- Strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration and employee wellbeing
- Competitive salary with enhanced pension and insurance schemes
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring and exposure to complex global projects
- Modern working environment and active social culture
About Atlas NextWave
Atlas NextWave partners with offshore and energy-sector employers to build high‑performance engineering teams. We act as long‑term talent advisors, ensuring aligned, high‑quality placements that support both project delivery and career development.
If you’re open to a confidential discussion about how this role compares to where you are now — technically, professionally and culturally — then please do apply in confidence.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 02-05-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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