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CPS Project Engineer

Salary Range
£36,000 - £56,359
£3,000 - £4,697 / mo

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Aberdeen, Scotland
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Organisation

Position

CPS Project Engineer

Vacancy ref

81902

Based in

Aberdeen - Westhill, Oslo, Zoetermeer

Business area

Renewables

Contract type

Contract and Staff

Closing date

09/06/2023


Vacancy information

What is the role?

We are looking for Cable Protection System (CPS) Project Engineers who can be based in our office in Aberdeen – UK, Oslo- Norway or Zoetermeer, The Netherlands on a staff or contract basis.

As a CPS Project Engineer you will support internal stakeholders with the execution of scopes of work for fixed offshore wind CPS and associated equipment.

Main areas of responsibilities:

  • Supporting the procurement team in evaluating the compliance of various Cable Protection Systems (CPS) in terms of design, testing & reliability.
  • Reviewing designs and supplier technical proposals to ensure the suitability of solutions across all functional areas (installation, foundations, scour protection, cable supply, etc.)
  • Assisting the Project Engineering Manager to ensure that the supply package is on time, on budget, and, most importantly, in compliance with the technical requirements and highest quality standards.
  • Maintaining interfaces with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain a record of changes and lessons learned.
  • Possible participation in offshore jobs as part of the operation team in the function of Field Engineer.

What are we looking for?

  • We encourage applications from those with a relevant Bachelors / Masters degree (for example Mechanical / Marine / Naval Engineering) and will also consider those with equivalent technical qualifications or experience.
  • Previous working experience as a Project Engineer in an umbilical or CPS related environment.
  • Good technical & communication skills.
  • The candidate should be creative, enthusiastic, structured, focused, independent and take ownership in the work.

What’s in it for you when you join Seaway7?

  • Being well positioned in a growing industry that’s important to a sustainable future
  • Exposure to ‘real-world engineering’ through tangible large-scale projects
  • Global business that encourages communication and skill transfer across offices
  • Friendly office culture/working environment
  • Feel invested in/supported to develop as an engineer

Seaway7 is a global leader in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects, committed to contributing to an efficient and sustainable energy supply for the future.

We are headquartered in Oslo - Norway with five further main offices in Aberdeen – UK, Leer – Germany, Vejle - Denmark, Taipei - Taiwan and Zoetermeer - the Netherlands, and have a local presence in all key offshore wind regions around the world. We employ more than 500 people onshore, and have an offshore workforce of around 500

Seaway7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce and offer excellent career opportunities, supporting you to develop your skills and aspirations. Along with a wide range of benefits and a flexible working environment, employees can further enhance their work-life balance through our Remote Working Policy and our wider wellbeing offering.

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CPS Project Engineer roles across Subsea 7's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £56,359 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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