Mobilisation Engineer

The Project Mobilisation Engineer is to support in planning, coordination and technical execution of the vessel/equipment mobilisations for offshore cable lay, trenching and installation projects. The role plays a critical part in ensuring all technical, logistical, and HSEQ elements of mobilisation are managed efficiently and safely.

• Support the development of mobilisation plans, schedules and method statements in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, procurement and vessel teams to ensure timely readiness of equipment and materials.
• Prepare and review mobilisation drawings, deck layouts, lift plans and installation procedures.
• Attend mobilisation and demobilisation activities on-site, including offshore or in shipyards, as required.
• Ensure all mobilisation activities comply with internal and client HSEQ standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to post-mobilisation reporting and lessons learned.
• Support risk assessments, toolbox talks and interface meetings before and during mobilisation phases.

Mobilisation Planning

• Develop detailed mobilisation plans and schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate mobilisation sequences and logistics with internal teams and subcontractors.

Technical Coordination

• Prepare and review deck layouts, rigging plans, service plans, lift plans and equipment integration drawings.
• Ensure all equipment is fit-for-purpose, certified and ready for installation.
• Oversee sea fastening operations and manage onsite fabrication teams.

Documentation & Procedures

• Assist in drafting mobilisation procedures, method statements, lift plans and checklists.
• Maintain an accurate record of mobilisation activities, updates and lessons learned.

Interface Management

• Act as a point of contact between engineering, logistics, operations and vessel crews.
• Participate in interface meetings to ensure alignment across departments.

On-site Support

• Attend and supervise mobilisations at fabrication yards, ports or onboard vessels.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment loading, integration and testing.

HSEQ Compliance

• Ensure all mobilisation activities adhere to HSEQ standards and risk assessments.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks and audits.

Post-Mobilisation Follow-Up

• Support demobilisation and debrief processes.
• Contribute to post-mobilisation reports and project close-out documentation.

• Mobilisation readiness on-time.
• Compliance rate with HSEQ standards.
• Accuracy of mobilisation documentation.
• Equipment readiness and certification compliance (%).
• Number of mobilisation changes / rework required.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• On-site attendance and responsiveness.
• Lessons learned implementation rate.
• Communication effectiveness.

Proactive Planning

• Anticipate problems before they arise and prepares accordingly.
• Take initiative in developing clear, structured mobilisation plans.

Strong Attention to Detail

• Carefully checks drawings, equipment lists and documentation to avoid errors.
• Meticulous in tracking mobilisation steps and ensuring readiness.

Effective Communication

• Communicate clearly and confidently across departments and with vessel personnel.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, changes or issues.

Calm Under Pressure

• Maintain composure during tight turnarounds, operational hiccups or vessel deadlines.
• Make sound decisions in high-pressure environments.

Team-Oriented

• Work collaboratively with engineering, logistics and operations teams.
• Values input from others and contributes positively to team dynamics.

Adaptable and Flexible

• Respond quickly to changing project conditions or operational constraints.
• Willing to travel and adjust work patterns to support offshore or site-based needs.

Ownership and Accountability

• Take responsibility for mobilisation outcomes, both successes and setbacks.
• Follow through on tasks and sees issues through to resolution.

Safety-First Mindset

• Prioritise health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Promote a culture of safety during all mobilisation activities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Reflect on performance and actively seeks ways to improve processes.
• Apply lessons learned and contributes to knowledge sharing.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering – preferably Mechanical, Marine, Civil, Electrical or related field.
• Equivalent vocational or technical qualifications with relevant experience may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

• OPITO-approved Rigging and Lifting (Stage 1 or higher).
• GWO (Global Wind Organisation) training for offshore wind projects.
• HSE Offshore Construction Safety Training.
• Manual Handling, Working at Height, or Confined Space Awareness.
• AutoCAD.

• Previous experience in offshore engineering, vessel mobilisation, marine operations or similar project engineering roles.
• Familiar with cable lay and installation projects is highly advantageous.