SURF Structural Engineer

Location: London, UK (Contractor's Offices)

Duration: 12 months minimum, renewable up to 3 years

Start Date: February 2027 (subject to project sanction)

Status: Residential

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Subsea Structures Engineer to support the delivery of a major deepwater offshore development during the EPCIC/EPSCC execution phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, procurement, fabrication, installation and technical assurance of subsea structures forming part of a large-scale SURF package.

• Lead and manage all subsea structures engineering activities within the SURF package.
• Review, approve and oversee engineering studies, calculations, drawings, specifications and procedures produced by contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure the timely delivery of subsea structures including FLETs, ILTs, foundations, pipe supports/sleepers, lateral buckle mitigation structures, pipe walking mitigation systems and other associated equipment.
• Supervise detailed engineering activities and verify compliance with project specifications, international standards and industry best practices.
• Support fabrication, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning activities.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, identifying schedule, technical or quality deviations and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Provide technical leadership on constructability, installation methodology, integrity and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE, QA/QC and technical requirements throughout the engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation phases.
• Coordinate closely with installation, fabrication, operations and other project disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments and lessons learned initiatives.

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in subsea structures engineering within offshore oil & gas developments.
• Proven experience with deepwater SURF EPCI projects involving:
  • FLETs
  • ILTs
  • Foundations
  • Pipe supports/sleepers
  • Anchoring piles
  • Other subsea structures design and fabrication activities
• Strong knowledge of offshore industry standards including DNV, ASME, API and ISO
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• Experience using engineering software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, AutoCAD, Solid Works and Orca Flex
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• Good understanding of geotechnical engineering principles relating to subsea structures.
• Experience integrating subsea connectors, MQC plates, electrical harnesses, e-SCMs, electrical actuators and dosing valve systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across large, multicultural project teams.
• Fluent English language skills.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused engineer who thrives in complex project environments. You will have extensive experience working with EPC contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, coupled with a strong commitment to safety, quality and technical excellence.