Principal Designer

Job Purpose Provide technical expertise in the development and delivery of 2D and 3D drafting solutions within the UK Installation & Construction (I&C) organisation, including support to Vessel & Spoolbase Operation (VSO).Act as a senior technical reference for drafting and design, ensuring work is completed in accordance with TechnipFMC requirements, industry standards, procedures and processes.

Support the successful delivery of complex drafting scopes through technical leadership, checking, mentoring and the continuous improvement of drafting methods, tools and standards.

Job Description Provide a high level of technical expertise for complex drafting and design solutions.

Act as a technical reference for drafting standards, methods, tools and best practices.

Produce, check, and approve complex 2D and 3D drafting deliverables in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to designers, trainees, and apprentices.

Support Lead Designers and the Drafting & Design Manager with technical input into tenders, studies, and project execution.

Assist in identifying drafting requirements, deliverables, technical risks, opportunities and estimated effort for project scopes.

Ensure drafting deliverables comply with contractual requirements, TechnipFMC procedures, quality expectations, and applicable industry standards.

Coordinate and oversee technical drafting activities where required, ensuring consistency and quality across project deliverables.

Support lessons learned activities, standardisation initiatives, continuous improvement efforts and the development of drafting best practices.

Interface with engineering disciplines, project teams and other drafting teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Support drafting activities at vessels, spool bases, fabrication facilities, and other operational locations as required.

Main Accountabilities Deliver and provide technical assurance for complex drafting and design solutions.

Review, check and approve drafting deliverables.

Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring across the drafting discipline.

Support with cost, time, schedules and resource forecasting through technical input.

Ensure drafting deliverables meet project, contractual, quality and applicable technical requirements.

Identify and implement improvements to drafting standards, methods, tools and working practices.

Support the resolution of complex technical and drafting-related issues.

Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of drafting standards across the organisation.

You are meant for this job if:
Degree, HND, HNC or Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technical Support, or related technical field.

Strong ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills with an advanced command of English Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively across diverse cultural teams

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

Advanced knowledge of drafting and design standards, tools, and best practices

Strong problem‑solving skills applied to design and technical challenges

Ability to generate and implement innovative ideas, methods, and techniques

Advanced project management skills

Ability to supervise, guide and develop team members

Capability to coordinate work across multiple drafting design sub‑disciplines

Knowledge and experience of drafting design requirements and deliverables within the sphere of subsea energy industry installation activities.