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Title:  Geotechnical Deputy Discipline Manager

Location: 

Kuala Lumpur, MY Dubai, AE

Job Closing Date:  17 Apr 2026

Overview

Subsea 7 has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Deputy Discipline Manager. Based within the Design & Analysis Department of Subsea 7’s Global Project Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you will be challenged to manage a small team of geotechnical engineers and apply geotechnical engineering principles to the full range of deep-water geotechnical engineering topics faced by Subsea 7. This will include but not be limited to site investigation, geohazard risk assessment, foundation design and pipeline-soil interaction (PSI).

What will you be doing?

  • To be the focal point for geotechnical scopes on tenders, FEED, and projects in Middle East and Asia Pacific.
  • Deliver technical geotechnical design scopes in accordance with the requirements of the Business Management System. Includes participation in problem solving and checking adequacy of resources.
  • Identify, mitigate and manage technical risk, and participate in project reviews as deemed required.
  • Review and validate project technical documents, as required, Basis of designs, foundation design reports, site investigation Scopes of Work and prepare manhours for tenders and projects.
  • Evaluate the quality of available site investigations and be capable of specifying and supervising complementary site investigations when needed
  • Ensure project fitness-for-purpose, legislative compliance and adherence to project budget & schedule.
  • Maintain past project knowledge, discipline standards and discipline technical skills
  • Stay up to date with latest technologies, equipment, techniques and codes/standards within the discipline. Support technology developments / studies as required.
  • Support other regions on technical topics to develop a collaborative model.
  • Support the Discipline Manager in the provision of resources and resource planning for all discipline activities/services on studies, tenders and projects.
  • Participate to the recruitment of personnel in accordance with the resource plan.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and proactive working environment that encourages team working, a spirit of openness, honesty and integrity.
  • Actively engage on technical and personal growth of all team members across offices
  • Manage team members: participate to Compass process, training and development processes
  • Ensure team members are commercially / contractually aware, and understand their HSE responsibilities within projects

What experience would we like you to have?

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

  • Experience in foundation design to API, DNV and ISO standards.
  • Experience in geotechnical design in deep water projects .
  • Experience in the design of various foundation types including gravity based (skirted) foundations, driven and suction piles.
  • Experience pipeline-soil interaction (PSI) analyses and supporting engineering disciplines for pipeline and umbilical installation analyses (initiation anchors), stability analyses, buckling and walking assessment.
  • Technical and operational experience and knowledge within discipline with an extended capability of application
  • Ability in resource planning to meet resourcing requirements
  • Good communication skills – able to communicate ideas and results to various stakeholders.
  • Extended capability and willingness to motivate, train and develop other

 

Desirable Experience, Skills and Knowledge

  • Familiar with geotechnical engineering software like Plaxis 2D/3D, OPILE, Limit State Geo, GRLWEAP.
  • Experience in pipeline routing studies and near-mudline geotechnical characterization studies would be beneficial.
  • Experience in offshore trenching and rock dumping assessments, subsea trenching equipment and its performance.
  • Experience in the specification and supervision of offshore site investigations.
  • Master degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering

 

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering. A Master’s degree is favorable.
  • Minimum 15 years’ relevant working experience
  • Strong analytical as well as creative problem-solving skills - ability to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working.
  • Understanding of clients’ needs and ability to suggest and apply “fit for purpose” solutions.
  • Good communication skills in English, both verbally and written.
  • The ability to manage a team.
  • A willingness to travel on short business trips to Europe.

 

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An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

What happens next? 
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