Senior Engineer - Piping

Position: Senior Engineer - Flexible Piping
Senior Engineer - Flexible Pipe

Location:

Basingstoke, UK

About the Role
We have an opportunity for Flexible Pipe Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering worldwide offshore deep-water projects. Based in Basingstoke, you will join our clients Subsea Systems team and contribute to the full lifecycle of unbonded flexible pipe systems-from feasibility studies and FEED to execution and commissioning. This is an opportunity to shape innovative subsea solutions that support global energy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
As Senior Engineer, you will:

* Develop and deliver technical documentation across all project phases (Conceptual, FEED, Tender, Contract).

* Oversee large EPCI contracts for offshore flexible pipe systems, ensuring compliance and quality during tender and execution.

* Guarantee designs meet project requirements, international codes, and industry best practices.

* Lead supplier engagement, including tender calls, qualification, and selection processes.

* Review and approve engineering deliverables from contractors.

* Collaborate across disciplines within the Subsea Systems department to drive integrated solutions.

* Ensure adherence to design standards, company internal procedures, and HSEQ policies.

* Support onshore and offshore testing activities (FAT, SIT, pre-commissioning, installation, commissioning).

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with:

* A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

* Proven experience in flexible pipe engineering from concept through detailed design.

* Proficiency in MS Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD.

* Experience with mechanical finite element analysis tools (Ansys, Abaqus, Cosmosworks).

* Familiarity with dynamic analysis software (Orcaflex).

* Knowledge of bonded flexible pipe technology (advantageous).

* Expertise in unbonded flexible flowlines, risers, and ancillaries, including topsides, subsea, and installation interfaces.

* Strong background in safety reviews (HAZOP, HAZID), risk assessments, and contractor/vendor supervision.

* Hands-on experience supporting offshore testing and commissioning.

* Solid understanding of international subsea standards (API 17J, API 17L1, API 17B, API 17K)