Lead Subsea Engineering Services

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Engineer who takes ownership of the discipline, both in its current performance and in its developments for the future. In this role you are responsible for Subsea Engineering Services (ROV/Subsea Tooling, Survey and Positioning) across all Business Units (T&I, Decom and Wind). You ensure that engineering is delivered in a predictable, efficient and fit-for-purpose way. As Lead Engineer, you play a key role within Discipline Engineering, working closely with other disciplines such as Structural, Marine, Foundation and Mechanical Engineering. The focus is on creating alignment and one consistent way of working across disciplines. You are not only accountable for the output, but also for how the work is delivered and how the discipline continues to evolve.

What you will be working on

You ensure that projects and tenders run smoothly and predictably, driving standardization and the reuse of solutions to avoid unnecessary variation. At the same time, you look beyond day-to-day operations: you set the direction for SES, translate this into clear priorities and make sure that improvements and innovations are implemented and scaled.

This role requires strong leadership. You make decisions, create clarity in expectations and priorities, and ensure that people take ownership for results. You actively build a strong and future-proof discipline by developing the team, managing performance and ensuring continuity in key positions. You stay close enough to the technical content to remain credible, without becoming a bottleneck yourself.

Success in this role means demonstrating ownership, providing direction and delivering results through others, while connecting disciplines and Business Units to drive overall performance.

Key ingredients for success

• Strong engineering background in Subsea Engineering Services (ROV/Subsea Tooling or Survey & Positioning)
• Proven experience in leading teams and delivering through others
• Ability to operate across multiple Business Units and balance competing priorities
• Track record in improving ways of working and driving change
• Clear and direct communicator
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions

What matters

• Fit-for-purpose over gold-plated
• Clarity over complexity
• Ownership over consensus
• Delivery over intent

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance; bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to ???72,488.52.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!

We are looking forward to hearing from you. We are interested in your CV, but we mainly want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality, and what is your motivation to succeed. So be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position. So hit the button, apply, and make the impossible possible with Heerema. We'd love to meet you!