Lead Installation Methods Engineer

Lead Installation Methods Engineer

Location: Paris Area, France + Offshore Missions

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Long-term Assignment

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Installation Methods Engineer to lead installation engineering activities on complex offshore and subsea developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation engineering activities across multiple work packages.
• Review and approve calculations, procedures, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Interface with project stakeholders, offshore operations, and subcontractors.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, safe, and executable offshore.
• Support critical installation campaigns and major offshore operations.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews.

Technical Scope

• Pipelines (J-Lay, Reel-Lay, S-Lay)
• Risers
• Spools and Jumpers
• Subsea Structures
• Umbilicals and Flexible Flowlines
• FPSO-related installations
• Mooring Systems and Offshore Loading Facilities

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Offshore Installation or Subsea Methods Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and complex installation projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore construction vessels and marine operations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing installation methodologies and engineering studies.
• Fluent English.
• BOSIET, CA-EBS, and Offshore Medical certificates are highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

A true Installation Methods Engineer with a strong background in engineering studies, installation procedures, and offshore construction methodology, rather than a profile focused primarily on offshore operations or project execution.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.