Senior Transport and Installation Engineer

Be the energy behind change. Join ABL Group. 

ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.

As a member of the ABL France team, you will contribute to Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) and Transport & Installation engineering projects, reviewing and approving analysis and procedures of loading and transportation operations, heavy lifting, and offshore installation activities. You will provide technical expertise throughout the design, construction, and installation phases of major energy developments, including floating offshore wind farms, subsea cables and interconnectors, and pipelines or platform projects in the O&G sector.

What will you be doing?

• Perform calculations and analyses related to transportation, heavy lifting, and installation activities.
• Travel to project sites to conduct marine warranty surveys and inspections.
• Select and brief engineers for onshore and offshore deployment, collaborating with colleagues and supporting other technical teams when needed.
• Review and feedback on technical documents, calculations, and procedures, and contribute to design reviews and risk assessments. 
• Serve as a key technical reference during project execution and support on‑site inspectors as required.
• Deliver projects in line with customer objectives, service level agreements, and agreed timelines.
• Work closely with clients and Project / Department Managers to ensure projects progress smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Prepare monthly progress and monitoring reports for clients and the Department Manager.
• Work with your colleagues to promote ABL Group, including participation in business development activities and client meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation of tenders and support the development of ABL Group’s future business strategy.
• Oversee timely and accurate project invoicing.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to colleagues across ABL Group.
• Ensure full compliance with ABL Group’s HSEQ policies and procedures.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you will have 5 – 10 years’ worth of experience working on offshore Oil and Gas or Renewables Transport and Installation projects, potentially as a Methods or Installation Engineer. More specifically, we are looking for the following:

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical / Naval Architecture or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience of working on load-out, transportation and installation operations at sea. 
• An understanding of MWS. Experience of conducting MWS assignments is beneficial. 
• Fluent in French and English. 

Further Information:

This position can be based at our office in Paris or remotely in Marseilles. You must have the right to live and work in France. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 13^th March. We reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we receive sufficient responses.

The job holder will be expected to undertake onshore and offshore client assignments. 

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://abl-group.com/ 

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it using the link provided on this page.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. 

Our Commitment to D&I:

At ABL Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.