Our client, a leading global operator in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking an experienced SURF Subsea Structures Lead Engineer to support the execution of a large-scale deepwater offshore development.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of critical subsea infrastructure, working alongside global experts on one of the industry’s most technically challenging offshore projects.
About the Role
As the SURF Subsea Structures Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for all subsea structures engineering activities throughout the EPSCC (Engineering, Procurement, Supply, Construction & Commissioning) phase.
You will act as the technical authority for subsea structures, ensuring that engineering designs, fabrication activities, installation methodologies, and contractor deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, quality, technical integrity, and project performance.
Working closely with SURF, SPS, Installation, Fabrication, Operations, and Contractor teams, you will help drive the successful delivery of critical subsea assets from concept through installation.
- Lead all subsea structures engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
- Manage the design, procurement, fabrication, transport, installation, and pre-commissioning of subsea structures.
- Oversee the delivery of:
- FLETs
- ILTs
- Foundations
- Anchoring Systems
- Other subsea structures and associated equipment
Contractor Management & Technical Assurance
- Review, assess and approve contractor engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, procedures, and drawings.
- Ensure contractor activities comply with project requirements, international standards, and industry best practices.
- Monitor engineering progress and proactively identify technical, schedule, or execution risks.
- Provide technical guidance and challenge engineering solutions where necessary.
Design Review & Optimization
- Perform detailed reviews of:
- Structural Design
- Fabrication Documentation
- In-Place Analyses
- Technical Deviations and Derogations
- Identify opportunities for optimization while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and reliability.
- Challenge unsafe designs, constructability concerns, and non-compliant solutions.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, transport, installation, and offshore execution phases.
- Interface with fabrication yards, suppliers, installation contractors, and third-party verification bodies.
- Participate in project reviews, inspections, audits, and technical workshops.
Interface & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary technical focal point for subsea structures.
- Coordinate closely with:
- SURF Teams
- SPS Teams
- Fabrication Teams
- HSE Teams
- Operations Teams
- Contractors and Suppliers
- Support technical management activities, contract execution, and partner interfaces.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.
- Ensure compliance with H3SE and quality requirements.
- Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned initiatives.
The project involves the development of a large-scale ultra-deepwater offshore field featuring:
- Approximately 3,000m water depth
- Complex SURF infrastructure
- Multiple subsea wells tied back to a world-class FPSO
- International engineering, fabrication, and installation activities
- Highly multicultural project environment
This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of a major offshore development, from detailed engineering through offshore installation and project delivery.
Start Date: February 2027 (subject to project approval)
Duration: 1 to 3 years
Renewable: Yes
Location: London, United Kingdom
Status: Residential
Travel: International travel and occasional offshore missions required
Education
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in subsea structures engineering within offshore Oil & Gas projects.
- Proven involvement in detailed design, fabrication, procurement, and installation activities.
Technical Expertise
Strong experience with:
- FLETs
- ILTs
- Foundations
- Pipe Supports & Sleepers
- Anchoring Piles
- Subsea Structural Design
- Fabrication & Construction Support
- Installation Engineering
- Deepwater SURF Developments
Knowledge of:
- DNV
- API
- ASME
- ISO Standards
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Offshore Structural Design Principles
Software Knowledge
Practical experience with one or more of:
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- SACS
- OrcaFlex
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
Preferred Experience
Experience involving integration of:
- Subsea Connectors
- MQC Plates
- Electrical Harness Systems
- eSCM Systems
- Electrical Actuators
- Dosing Valve Systems
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical leadership skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work within large international project teams
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Experience working in multicultural environments
- Commitment to technical excellence and safety leadership
- Join a major international Oil & Gas operator
- Exposure to cutting-edge subsea engineering technologies
- Collaborate with globally recognized industry experts
- Long-term opportunity in a technically challenging and highly visible role
If you are a seasoned Subsea Structures Engineer with deepwater SURF project experience and are looking for your next international challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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