Senior Engineer

Location: Aberdeen City

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Globally, we partner with operators and key contractors in conventional energy, decommissioning, and offshore wind, delivering certainty when it matters.
Claxton is currently looking to hire a Senior Engineer to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis at its Westhill, Aberdeen office.
The Senior Engineer contributes to the design, development and delivery of subsea tooling and mechanical systems and products, from concept and analysis through to workshop build, testing, commissioning and offshore execution. The role combines technical execution, design assurance, commercial awareness and hands‐on involvement, supporting bids, leading engineering scopes and mentoring junior engineers.
In addition to core mechanical design, the role will increasingly focus on electro‐mechanical integration, including sensor selection and integration, instrumentation, data capture/monitoring, and electro‐hydraulic control and interface requirements for ROV/ deployable systems, including drive trains (gears, gearboxes, motors, lead screws, actuators) and mechanical motion systems integrated with sensors and feedback systems. The engineer will apply Claxton’s technologies to create practical, fit‐for‐purpose solutions that meet functional, safety and schedule requirements while maintaining an appropriate level of engineering detail.
The role operates in a fast‐paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities while working collaboratively across disciplines. Strong communication skills and the flexibility to support workshop activities and offshore operations (as required) are essential, alongside a commitment to professional development and maintaining high engineering standards.
Duties & Main Responsibilities  
• Create Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for new product development, projects, and enquiries  
• Support technical input to bids, including scope definition, engineering hours, material costs, risks, and assumptions  
• Determine when FEED or concept work is required to support enquiries and define appropriate deliverables  
• Contribute to risk registers for projects and new product development, identifying technical, commercial, and operational risks  
• Develop and manage design plans including cost, schedule, resource requirements, and technical scope  
• Support the development of cost and time estimates and provide input into project budgets and planning  
• Identify and reduce the cost of poor quality (CoPQ), supporting investigations and embedding lessons learned into future designs  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including development of templates, tools, and engineering processes  
• Attend client and external meetings, providing in-person and remote technical input and expertise  
• Lead the design of mechanical systems and subsea tooling from concept through to detailed design  
• Define load paths, perform hand calculations and FEA to verify structural and mechanical integrity  
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements, safety expectations, and relevant industry standards (DNV, API, ISO, etc.)  
• Work across the full lifecycle including build, FAT/SIT, commissioning, and offshore support  
• Chair and contribute to design reviews, ensuring design intent, technical integrity, and practical execution  
• Review and approve drawings, calculations and engineering deliverables produced by other team members  
• Manage design interfaces with project engineering, manufacturing, QA, and third-party suppliers  
• Ensure design documentation is controlled, reviewed, and maintained in line with company systems (e.g. PDM, IMS, ISO
9001)  
• Define and integrate…