Design Engineering Manager (m/w/d)

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of innovators, change makers and leaders in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

Seaway7 has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team on a full-time staff basis, based in either our Westhill, Aberdeenshire or Zoetermeer, Netherlands office. In this key leadership role, you will play a vital part in the successful delivery of our offshore wind projects and tenders, leading multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop innovative, high-quality solutions. From early concept development through to project execution, you will drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and help deliver world-class renewable energy projects that are shaping the future of offshore energy.

A key aspect of the role is managing the transition of design responsibility from clients and external engineering partners, ensuring all designs are robust, compliant, and seamlessly integrated into project delivery requirements. Working collaboratively across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation teams, you will provide strong technical leadership and governance, guiding the development of safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. You will be instrumental in ensuring engineering activities are efficiently managed and aligned with project objectives, supporting the successful delivery of complex offshore wind projects throughout their lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

This will be a varied role but some of the main responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across projects and tenders
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of all engineering and design outputs
• Manage design novation activities, including technical review, risk assessment and transfer of design responsibility
• Ensure design assumptions, risks, interfaces and obligations are clearly understood and effectively managed
• Maintain engineering governance and technical assurance processes throughout project execution
• Chair design reviews and support project stage-gate approvals
• Lead the management of design changes, technical deviations and concessions
• Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are practical for procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation
• Act as the main technical interface with clients, certification bodies and key stakeholders
• Identify and manage technical risks, opportunities and lessons learned
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and standardisation across projects
• Mentor and support engineers and designers across multiple locations
• Promote the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don't tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

• Degree qualification in Engineering, civil , structural, mechanical or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) is desirable
• Experience delivering engineering and design packages on offshore wind, marine or EPCI projects
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience managing design novation and engineering responsibility transfer on major projects
• Good knowledge of engineering governance, technical assurance and design review processes
• Understanding of offshore wind and marine engineering standards and regulations including CDM
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to develop cost-effective engineering solutions
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing technical risk and complex engineering challenges and applying safe by design principles
• Ability to motivate, develop and mentor engineering teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience with the design, technical assurance and governance of jacket and monopile foundations for offshore wind projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces on large offshore wind developments
• Experience of fabrication, and installation activities on offshore wind project
• Knowledge of offshore wind bolting and grouted connections

What do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best - in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT- We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.

• FLEXIBILITY - We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.

• WELLBEING - Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.

• CONNECT - Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.

The Next Steps

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. To find out more about Seaway7, please visit our website