Kent is looking for a Graduate Subsea Engineer to be based in Aberdeen.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and engineer solutions that make not only the UK’s energy security stronger but actively impact the way in which the world drives towards a net zero future?
Our Subsea and Pipelines team works closely with our global clients to understand their problems and opportunities, and imagine, assess, and implement innovative solutions to help them deliver energy in the safest, most sustainable way possible while ensuring security of supply. As a graduate, you will be contributing to a variety of technically challenging and exciting projects: from helping clients on their net zero journey by designing H2 and CO2 pipelines, to extending the field life of existing oil & gas pipelines, to performing advanced analysis of pipelines and risers, and supporting decommissioning projects.
Our average projects timescale is 8-12 weeks, so you will continually be learning new skills and working with different experts across our global teams to help shape your development as an engineer and consultant. We strongly encourage our engineers to innovate our approach to engineering studies, so that we continue to deliver as efficiently and effectively to face the ever-changing challenges of the energy industry.
About our graduate scheme
Our people are our power. At Kent, diverse perspectives and talents are the backbone of our strength. We’re building an environment where everyone, from engineers to scientists, from all walks of life, can thrive and reach their full potential.
If you’re passionate about making an impact and pushing boundaries, Kent is where you belong. We are a future-focused company, reimagining energy with ambition and innovation.
Our global graduate program offers hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and the opportunity to grow as part of a diverse and driven team. We’re building the next generation of leaders in engineering, science, and technology, and we want you to be a part of it.
Application deadline
All applications must be received by Friday 23rd October 2026.
Recruitment timeline
Shortlisting and pre-screening of applications will commence in early November. Candidates selected to progress to the next stage will be invited to interview, with interviews scheduled to take place from late November to early December 2026.
Eligibility
Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this opportunity.
Hybrid working
We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the offices three days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic.
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Skills & responsibilities
You’ll be joining a team that actively encourage and foster innovative solutions and new approaches to our clients’ problems. Your work could involve the following:
- Concept development and feasibility studies for brownfield and greenfield development projects in the Energy industry.
- Integrity management, life extension, and decommissioning studies.
- Advanced finite element analysis of pipelines and risers in Abaqus.
- Cable lay and J-tube pull-in analysis in Orcaflex.
- Supporting FEED project stages in our Engineering delivery business.
- Participating in innovation projects to continually streamline our toolkits for delivering our assessments.
- Supporting our external markets, business development and work winning activities.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee’s current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience
- Master’s degree in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture.
Communication
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behaviour/ core competencies
- A passion for working in a consultancy environment.
- Embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything you do.
- A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions.
- Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
- Motivation to achieve professional accreditation.
- Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies.
- We are looking for candidates who are due to graduate in 2027 or have graduated in the last 2 years.
HSSEQ
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
