
ROV Operations Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: May 15, 2026
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities. Purpose of the position: As a ROV Operations Engineer, you will Provide Engineering Support to all Saipem ROV and Subsea Operations across all Projects. How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
- Design specialist tooling to support Saipem projects, leading development of solutions, creating design layouts, working with the drawing office, checking all drawings and BOM, overseeing procurement, fabrication and testing.
- Specify specialist ROV tooling from third parties, as required.
- Create Operation & Maintenance Manuals for in-house new build tooling.
- Review Project installation procedures to ensure practicality and efficiency from an ROV operations point of view.
- Provide technical support to ongoing ROV offshore operations worksites as required.
- Determine ROV tooling required to support particular operations and advise Saipem Projects on all aspects of ROV interfaces.
- Provide technical assistance to Commercial Departments during bid preparation from an ROV interfaces point of view.
- To become familiar with and to maintain awareness of Saipem’s current requirements and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
- To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with Saipem’s policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with Saipem specific procedures.
- To ensure his/ her own safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk.
What are we looking for?Education: University or College Mechanical Engineering education to BSc/BEng or higher. If not degree qualified, eg: HND or HNC level with suitable experience Experience: Extensive detail design experience, preferably with ROVs, however, other design experiences will be considered.Offshore experience with ROV operations, in particular subsea construction and remote intervention will be a plus. Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of ROV tooling systems.
- Good knowledge of Industry Standards, including ISO 13628-8 ‘Design and operation of subsea production systems
IT Skills
- Confident in the use Microsoft office package
What We Can Offer To You
- Staff position, permanent contract, full-time
- Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
- Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, gym discounts, partnerships & pension plan
- Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Location: Aberdeen, Bridge of Don
- Start date: as soon as a successful candidate is identified
Please note: All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.Additional InformationWe embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress. Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem. Find out more in our career pagehere.One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities. PRIVACY POLICY All candidates’ personal data will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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