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Senior Principal Construction Support Engineer

Job in London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: McDermott International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview:

The Senior Principal Engineering Spec is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Engineering Spec is considered a specialist in Engineering (Eng), and they offer a broad knowledge base about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal Engineering Spec impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.

The Senior Principal Engineering Spec role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Engineering (Eng) challenges. Experience working with SURF Contractor is essential to be considered for the role.

Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer.

We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

Essential Qualifications and

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s is a preference).20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design.

Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable to offshore.

Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills.

Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst.

Preferably a Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society.

Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are clearly written, actively participates in conferences or seminars, and/or is a capable presenter of design solutions or topics at MDR learning sessions).#LI-SJ1#LI-DNI#LI-Hybrid Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.

Proven and long term experience in planning and preparing the Construction Support Engineering associated to SURF operation, including and not limited to seafastening engineering, temporary and permanent lifting arrangement and marine transportation at various design stages including: tendering and detailed/installation design stage.

Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise.

Apply expertise to the most complex problems.

Manage own time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements.

Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives.

Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes.

Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address issues, interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution.

Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates.

Provide similar support for variation orders.

Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs.

Interface with other departments to obtain input for discipline designs and drawings.

Maintain close coordination with other…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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