Job Purpose:
The Installation Engineering Manager is responsible for the recruitment, development, planning and provision of Installation Engineering resources to engineer the installation and construction deliverabls of Subsea Projects & Operations across all project phases from study, through tendering, execution, commissioning, in-service and final decommissioning.
Job Description:
The Manager for the Diving Support Vessels within Installation Engineering is responsible for providing required engineering support to Subsea Projects within the discipline. She/he has the responsibility to supervise the quality performance of the engineering activity.
The Discipline Manager holds overall responsibility for the recruitment, management, and development of engineering personnel within the department. The role also ensures the creation of an efficient and lean engineering organization capable of efficiently delivering tasks required by the organization and its projects.
The Manager is responsible for coordination of engineering support provided by other engineering centers (Hyderabad etc.)
Main accountabilities/tasks for the Manager will be:
- Manage an appointed engineering discipline team of Installation Engineers (IEs) within the Installation & Construction (I&C) department of the OneEngineering function according to the Business needs.
- Accountable for the recruitment, resource planning, man-hours forecasting and allocation of IEs for the assigned team in respect of Business demand from but not limited to; VSO Execution Streams (WP67), Projects & Operations (WP66), Front End and Tendering.
- Identifies and maintains the relevant levels of skills, knowledge and competencies for the assigned IE team through selection, training and practical experience, in line with internal, as well as external, customer needs.
- Maintains manpower plan and costs within budget defined by Senior Installation Engineering Manager.
- Validates scopes and resources during the definition of the engineering organization for projects and ensures appropriate levels of engagement.
- Coordinate engineering support from other engineering disciplines, departments and functions in respect of delivery requirements.
- Responsible for the quality and performance of the assigned IE team deliverables during projects, including compliance with TechnipFMC processes and standards.
- Ensures technical integrity and growth of IE discipline via:
- Liaison with VSO, corporate engineering centers and alternative service providers.
- Support Installation & Construction Technologies (ICT) with the consolidation and improvement of discipline knowledge and best practices.
- Dissemination & transfer of knowledge and best practices through work group engagement.
- Actively optimize the performance of the assigned team to ensure safe and efficient activities to meet agreed KPI’s and KSF objectives and action plans in collaboration with internal customers.
- Develop relations with potential external parties for provision of engineering resources in order to support short term demand in excess of internal capacity.
You are meant for this job if:
- Engineering degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent)
- Fluent written and verbal English
- Minimum 5 years working within relevant subsea engineering sphere
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships and maintain credibility within the organization. Skilled in leading technical meetings internally and with client/suppliers.
- Structured with high sense of quality and on time performance
- Capable of generating results working both in a team and alone
- Adaptable, flexible and can handle stress
- Places global organizational success above individual gain
- Displays a high degree of self-awareness and willingness to change as a result of feedback
- Knowledge of governing industry codes and standards
- Good understanding of the TFMC engineering global processes and organization
- Good knowledge with TFMC assets/policies/capabilities with respect to Design, Installation, Vessels, Equipment, Products and Manufacturing Techniques
- Skilled in leading and managing people
- Skilled in coaching engineers
- Capable of performing negotiations and difficult conversations
- Knowledge of appointed region laws and regulations
- Capable of developing and implementing detailed action plans to achieve strategic goals and objectives
- Experienced in risk assessment, mitigation management, incident investigation & management of change
- Previous management experience
Your future at TechnipFMC:
- Your journey starts with our onboarding program
- As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth
- You will have the opportunity to attend development activities
- We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
- You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans
- Collaborative and innovative atmosphere that promotes teamwork
Practicalities:
- Application date: 6th of November 2026, candidates will be evaluated on a continuing basis
- Place of work: Kongsberg
- Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Norway, without sponsorship
- For more information, please contact Manager Tom McCallum, tom.mccallum@technipfmc.com