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Subsea Engineer

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Subsea engineers develop, design and test and install long lasting, cost effective equipment and structures that are used below the surface of the sea, such as pipelines and wellheads. You may be called a subsea pipeline engineer.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Salary for a subsea engineer may start around £30,000 to £40,000 per year. Salary increases with the amount of time spent offshore. Senior or principal engineers can earn £50,000 to £75,000 a year. There may be additional benefits such as free private healthcare and a pension.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
7039
1.4 %
RISE
2029
7141
  United Kingdom
2024
72354
2.7 %
RISE
2029
74333

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What Does it Take?

You need to have:

You need to be able to:

Training

Getting On

More Information

The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK.

The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Cogent
Tel: 01925 515200
E-mail: info@cogentskills.com
Website: http://www.cogentskills.com
X: @cogent_skills
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CogentSkills

Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science industries.

Energy Institute
Tel: 020 7467 7100
E-mail: info@energyinst.org
Website: http://www.energyinst.org
X: @EnergyInstitute

Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Tel: 020 7222 7899
E-mail: enquiries@imeche.org
Website: http://www.imeche.org
X: @IMechE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imeche

OPITO - My Energy Future
Tel: 01224 787800
E-mail: reception@opito.com
Website: http://www.opito.com/future-skills/my-energy-future
X: @OPITOGlobal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPITOglobal

OPITO provides services to the oil and gas industry relating to health and safety, education and skills training.

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