Project Engineer - Subsea Cables

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing 700 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

The Project Engineer will support renewable and inter-island cable installation projects within the Subsea Services department around the UK and North West Europe. The successful candidate will coordinate project-related tasks while providing technical expertise and managing and leading a broad range of sub-contractors, as well as operational and technical teams. There will also be the opportunity to work on other offshore construction projects including transformer installation and blade recovery etc.

Principal Responsibilities

Serve as part of the project team delivering major offshore and onshore subsea cable projects
Provide engineering input concerning the preparation of subsea cable installation methodologies, documents and drawings
Take responsibility for the technical solutions for our cable installation projects
Guide internal and external engineering specialists who perform detailed calculations and analysis
Identify, engage and manage various sub-contractors required to support our operations
Attend client meetings and review client-supplied documents
Work alongside other departments (including fleet services, diving, testing and termination and environmental)
Attend vessel mobilisations and de-mobilisations, various site operations including site visits, cable load-ins, shore end pull-ins and work on the vessels as part of the offshore team

The Candidate

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline – preferably Marine / Engineering / Renewable Energy / Environmental.
Good analytical skills
Excellent communication and language skills in English (written and spoken)
A hands-on approach, a strong team player and a professional attitude towards health & safety and the environment
Willing to work offshore for periods of time as part of the offshore team

What’s in it for you

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.