Offshore Living Quarters Lead

Description

Lead and coordinate the engineering, integration, and installation activities related to Offshore Living Quarters (LQ) to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality accommodation facilities for crew and operational personnel. Oversee design development, interface management, and construction support in accordance with project requirements, codes, and company’s standards.

• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, and constructability workshops.
• Review construction method statements, lifting plans, and installation procedures related to LQ modules.
• Lead the full LQ design scope including architecture, HVAC, safety systems, structural interfaces, electrical distribution, utilities, and accommodation layout.
• Drive design optimization to ensure space efficiency, safety, and crew comfort standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for LQ modules, architectural packages, furniture, lifesaving appliances, fire & gas systems, etc.
• Coordinate with multidiscipline engineering teams (HSE, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecoms, MEP) to ensure smooth integration of LQ modules.
• Manage interfaces with hull, topsides, marine systems, vendors, and construction yards.
• Ensure the LQ design adheres to offshore safety regulations (SOLAS, MODU, IMO, ABS/DNV rules where applicable).
• Ensure timely resolution of technical queries and change requests.
• Review and validate technical documents, drawings, layouts, and calculations prepared by internal teams and subcontractors.
• Provide technical assistance during fabrication, pre-assembly, load-out, offshore installation, and commissioning.
• Monitor vendor engineering progress, FATs, SATs, inspections, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors follow company’s specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure all LQ engineering activities meet project specifications, classification society requirements, and offshore regulations.
• Ensure punch list items are resolved and support handover to operations.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of architectural layouts, fire & safety systems, and habitability standards.
• 10+ years of experience in offshore accommodation or LQ module design, fabrication, or installation (preferred within EPC/EPCI companies).
• Experience managing engineering subcontractors and LQ module vendors.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Marine, or related Engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with offshore classification requirements (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s).
• Strong understanding of offshore safety systems, living quarters architecture, HVAC, noise/vibration criteria, and marine regulations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance