With transferable engineering experience, we are a valued partner in creating opportunities for the ocean economy to provide a more efficient and sustainable future.
Sealand Projects brings together a combination of talents and skills working successfully over many years to support clients and projects worldwide.
As the Ocean Economy and the race to Net Zero develops, many costal industries such as Renewables and Ocean Systems are moving towards deeper water solutions which brings with them new and different technical challenges.
With our experience in offshore and subsea engineering we firmly believe we have the skill-sets that are vital to meet the development needs of the present and future Ocean Economy.
Join us as we head into the blue.
Core Team
Graeme MacDougall – Managing Director
BEng (Hons), Civil Engineering, Heriot Watt University,
Working for more than 20 years for subsea installation contractors, consultants and operators, Graeme has gained a wealth of experience working within the offshore and renewables industries.
His passion for overcoming the challenges that clients face, along with his excellent management and communication skills, enable Graeme to work with their teams to deliver successful projects time and time again.
On his downtime, Graeme is happy on the open road with his trusty bike, clocking up the miles wherever and whenever possible!
Pascal Ochoa – Board Member
MSc Laws & Finance / Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Bordeaux, France
Pascal has over 25 years’ experience, among which 16 years within the Setec group.
He started as a consultant for public and local authorities helping them to face major transformation challenges. Then, as a manager, he led Energy and Climate activities during the last 6 years and has particularly paid attention to the French emerging offshore wind market.
Now he is the Managing Director of setec Offshore Wind, the setec’s subsidiary dedicated to fix bottom and floating offshore wind and a Member of the Sealand Projects’ Board.
In his downtime, Pascal enjoys keeping rhythm playing drums and being a runner. His closest neighbours would rather see him go for a run…
Valérie Bernhardt – Board Member
MSc Civil Eng / Geotechnics, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
Valérie has over 30 years’ experience, among which 25 years with the Setec group.
She started as a geotechnical engineer and for the past 10 years, she has been the Managing Director of Terrasol (the Setec geotechnical subsidiary). She has also been the MD for Setec Consulting Engineers Ltd from 2021 to 2023.
She is now Director in Charge of the group Structuring for the Setec group, and a Member of the Sealand Projects’ Board.
In her spare time, Valérie enjoys Paris’ cultural life, and is also a great reader. She also loves the great outdoors, whether mountain or sea.
Mark Brown – Operations Manager
BEng (Hons), Mechanical & Offshore Engineering, Robert Gordon University
Mark has twenty years’ experience of offshore projects across oil and gas and renewables markets having occupied technical and leadership roles in Consultancy businesses, E&P organisations, major subsea contractors and service companies.
Mark leads the operational aspects of the business and has responsibility for technical and commercial delivery of projects and services in support of our clients.
Outside of work Mark is a keen runner and, having recently completed his first marathon, is already planning his next challenge!
Taha Abadi – Finance Manager
MA (Hons), Finance & Management, University of Aberdeen
Taha has over a dozen years’ experience in Finance across oil and gas and renewables markets, and financial services, having occupied accounting and leadership roles in consultancy businesses, major subsea contractors and service companies.
Taha leads the finance function of the business and has responsibility for financial and corporate governance, and commercial reporting of projects in support of our clients.
Taha also features as guest speaker at his alma mater for selected modules on the Accountancy & Finance degree programmes. Outside of work Taha is a sports enthusiast, and can be found in sports stadia up and down the country and beyond!
Our values
A sustainable approach
We have a responsibility to our customers, colleagues and industry to be sustainable in our approach to every project we manage. Not just in terms of the environment but also in the ensuring the longevity of our solutions and our business to ensure more predictable and better outcomes.
Building trust
Being a reliable partner, trusted and respected to do the right thing is at the heart of our business. Our customers and business partners rely on us to ensure we work within legislation, safety standards and best practice to make sure our solutions are considered, robust and right first time.
Acting with integrity
We act with integrity and believe in an open and honest approach in all our dealings with customers, suppliers, partners and colleagues. We are a fair and supportive employer and work closely with all our key stakeholders to improve the quality of our service and offer a fair return on their investment.
Agile thinking and working
We provide quality, dynamic and innovative solutions to highly complex and demanding projects. Our experience, expertise and adaptability enables us to seek and find opportunities across different applications in diverse ocean industries and in different and often hostile environments.