Lead Engineer

Rotech is a fast growing engineering group based in Aberdeen, delivering cutting-edge subsea solutions to the offshore wind, subsea cables and oil & gas industries worldwide.
As our fleet of subsea excavation equipment grows globally, the need has arisen for an experienced
Lead Engineer
to maintain and grow this reputation, overseeing all engineering and maintenance activities.
This role provides technical leadership across projects, contributing to and ensuring the quality of new designs, and continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, all with a focus on safety and compliance with industry standards and best practice.
The Lead Engineer will work with the Director, Offshore Operations and Workshop staff and will manage the Design Engineers to drive excellence across the engineering function.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including share options, private health insurance, and a pension scheme.

Responsibilities:
ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP
Provide technical leadership and guidance on hydraulic and mechanical system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Create, review and approve engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and technical documentation.
Support project teams with technical expertise during design, build, testing, and commissioning phases.
Act as the main point of contact for technical engineering matters.
Work with external consultant and in house technicians to maintain and improve control systems

HYDRAULIC & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Oversee the design, maintenance, and performance of hydraulic systems (Hydraulic Power Units, subsea excavation equipment, cable-grab and cutting equipment, control systems).
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for equipment failures.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and pressure testing requirements.
Continuous improvement of maintenance programs.

EQUIPMENT TRACKING & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Oversee company equipment tracking systems .
Ensure records of equipment location, certification status, maintenance history, and utilization are being kept accurately.
Ensure inspection, calibration, and certification schedules are adhered to.
Generate asset performance and utilization reports to support operational decision-making.
Improve traceability processes to minimize equipment downtime and loss.

PROJECT & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Collaborate with operations, procurement, and maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability.
Support budgeting and forecasting for equipment lifecycle and replacement planning.
Identify opportunities to optimize asset usage and reduce costs.
Oversee mobilization and demobilization of equipment for projects when required.

COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
Ensure all hydraulic systems and equipment comply with HSE regulations and company policies.
Maintain documentation in line with QA/QC standards.
Lead audits and support external inspections where required.

Requirements:
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
Relevant professional certifications or chartered status (advantageous).

EXPERIENCE
7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with strong exposure to hydraulic systems.
Experience with ROVs or similar subsea equipment strongly advantageous.
Background in subsea, manufacturing, heavy engineering, or similar industries preferred.
Proven experience leading teams or supervising engineering personnel.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems and fault diagnosis.
Familiarity with ERP/CMMS systems and asset tracking software.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and hydraulic schematics.
Data analysis and reporting skills related to asset performance.
Some level of expertise in electronics and control systems an advantage.

LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS
Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication across tech