Senior Offshore Pipeline Engineer

Senior Offshore Pipeline Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join our growing consulting team at K ’s Leatherhead office. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to work on high‑profile, complex subsea pipeline projects across multiple stages of development, while contributing to a collaborative and forward‑thinking team.

The role is based in our Leatherhead office, 40 hours per week, with hybrid working potentially available.

• Deliver high‑quality technical work across subsea pipeline engineering projects at various stages of development.
• Lead and contribute to feasibility, concept and FEED studies for offshore and subsea pipeline systems.
• Perform and oversee detailed engineering design of subsea pipelines in accordance with ASME B31 series and DNVGL standards, including:
  • Wall thickness design
  • On‑bottom stability
  • Free span analysis
  • Global buckling
  • Bottom roughness assessment
  • End expansion
  • Stress analysis
• Design of spools and rigid risers.
• Pipeline routing studies and preparation of specifications and datasheets.
• Supervise and check work performed by other engineers and draughtsmen.
• Apply engineering judgement to identify risks, opportunities and solutions on complex subsea challenges.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Liaise effectively with other engineering disciplines and deputise for the lead engineer in client meetings where required.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders at a technical level, building trusted long‑term relationships.

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive years of experience in pipeline engineering and subsea pipelines.
• Strong technical knowledge across subsea pipeline design, analysis and delivery to ASME B31 and DNVGL standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (up to 5 at a time) and deliver to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).
• Experience working within both operator and contractor organisations.
• Subsea pipeline construction experience.
• Deepwater project experience.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) capability, including experience with Caesar II and Mathcad.
• Experience writing technical proposals.
• Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams.
• Papers published at technical conferences.