We are looking for a fantastic Lead Systems Engineer to join our team at London Sutton office on a permanent basis.

Working within the Systems Engineering department, the Lead Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring delivery of a technically robust and optimized system solution for major SURF Define and Execute projects delivered by the Global Project Centre (GPC) organisation. This shall include definition of system functional requirements, resolution of key design decisions, identification and management of technical interfaces, mitigation of risks and design uncertainties, and implementation of design validation processes to ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose and effective design solutions.

The Systems Engineering Lead will coordinate the overall system design solution in large, multi-location technical teams, representing Subsea 7 and Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA) where applicable. This shall include interactions with our clients to promote our capabilities and differentiators, and to demonstrate our ability to tackle complex, challenging and diverse project scopes.

What will you be doing?

• Understanding and communication of system design and functional requirements
• Understanding and communication of design drivers and decision-making criteria
• Responsibility for the technical coordination of discipline work-scopes that cover the function and design of all parts of the system.
• Responsibility to ensure mechanical and functional compatibility and consistency across the system.
• Responsible for management of "design trades" to optimize the performance of the system in relation to the identified drivers and decision-making criteria across functions.
• Understand client drivers and implement in design/equipment selection (e.g. operability, availability, integration with subsurface etc).
• Apply a system level view and decision making to the following typical activities:
  • PFDs, schematics, block diagrams, field layout
  • Production assurance/flow assurance
  • Reliability/availability modelling
  • Testing and commissioning philosophies
  • Material selection, coatings and CP
  • Process safety, protection and risk management
• Where applicable, support the Tender team to interpret the client requirements, identify their drivers and develop a tender execution strategy
• Identify, evaluate and manage the key system technical risks, seeking mitigations where possible and populating the risk registers ensuring critical, high consequence risk items are escalated.
• Acts as an ambassador for Subsea 7 (and SIA) promoting our technical solution and differentiators

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don't tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

System Engineering Leads shall have demonstrable technical background combined with good commercial insight.

• Systems Engineering background
• Ability to lead subsea project multi-discipline technical teams.
• Experience of identifying and managing interfaces within the engineering team, including technical disciplines, project management, client, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills - oral, written and electronic.
• Can demonstrate experience and familiarity with collaborative working practices
• Prior experience in Design Leadership / Project Management
• Substantial experience in one or more of the following packages:
  • Subsea Engineering
  • Flow Assurance
  • Production Operations
  • Project Engineering
• Hardware package delivery (Systems, Tree's, Controls, Pipelines, Manifolds etc.)
• Installation

What do we offer?

• Career development - with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development
• Flexible working - lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it's hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but let's have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave
• A fantastic benefits package - which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.

Who are we?

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.

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