Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….     

People.    

Planet.     

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world. 

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Hours: Full-time

The Subsea Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of both onshore and offshore operations in accordance with the project’s Scope of Work. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all operations are carried out safely and efficiently, and that all tasks are managed to achieve successful project outcomes.

As our Subsea Engineer for our Norway team, you’ll be a key contributor to the success of our operations in this region. Covering both onshore and offshore projects, with opportunities for professional development, your technical expertise will support clients and internal stakeholders from end-to-end and your impact will be recognised. At Motive and with our Norway team, we are offering a workplace where your growth is encouraged, your voice is heard, and your success is shared.

About the team:

You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand, and our intention is to continue this. Reporting into Subsea Manager Norway, you’ll be working alongside an operations team that strive for high quality service of work. 

You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment. 

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
• Attendance at client meetings, as well as showing company presence within client organisations, as required

Planet

• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• To assure the safety, legal compliance and quality of design operations within the Motive Offshore Group through the implementation and by continuous improvement of performance standards, procedures, guidance, training and workforce capability & competence
• To review, update processes and procedures as applicable
• To establish and maintain consistent and legally compliant performance standards and guidance for the Motive group
• Organising hire of approved subcontractors in line with control of Subcontractor Procedures
• Production of reports as and when requested 
• Maintaining and controlling jobs and information within the Kinetic Software system
• Analyse and interpret data, manuals and other information to determine specifications and relevant inspection and test procedures
• Demonstrate adherence to governing procedures and work instructions
• Participate in creation/review of procedures and documentation
• Participate in EFAT's and SIT’s
• Planning and onshore support of offshore operation, vessel and rig
• Participate in planning/follow-up of Mobilisation and Demob activities
• Promote and ensure compliance to company and regulatory EHS requirements & expectations at all time
• Promote and ensure compliance to company and regulatory Quality management systems at all times
• Compile Final Documentation, for offshore operations
• Identify variation in Scope of Work
• Identifying and reporting of recognised improvement potentials.
• Participate in onshore / offshore works
• Have an understanding of Subsea Control System architecture
• Have an understanding of installation drivers and constraints for Umbilical and Production Control Systems
• Be competent in the management of Umbilical and Production Controls, ensuring products are delivered to agreed technical specifications, on time and within budget
• Plan and supervise offshore diagnostics testing and installation, attending offshore worksites as appropriate.
• Write engineering reports, prepare schedules and develop cost estimates
• Provide Technical Package Management support for procurement of Umbilical and Production Control Systems
• Ensure compliance with project specifications
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed
• Prepare design specifications
• Provide manufacture, testing and commissioning support
• Provide Installation, commissioning, start-up and operational support

Required skills / knowledge:

• Planning and Operational knowledge
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong language and communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to cooperation across of levels
• Ability to work independently and gain progress in work is important.
• Technical understanding and interest
• Preferred knowledge of offshore and subsea operations
• Offshore certifications in place.
• Degree in Engineering or relevant experience i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology, Technical institute graduate, certificate of apprenticeship with experience.
• Preferred knowledge and experience within engineering, project planning, risk management.
• Experience from project coordination
• Proven ability to deliver results

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• Feriepenger (Holiday Pay)
• Private Treatment Insurance
• Employer Pension contribution 
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you. 

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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