SURF Flowline & Subsea Structures Lead Engineer
Location:
Paris office (France) then Angola (site assignment for project phase)
Contract Duration:
12 months (renewable)
Set-Up / Rotation:
Monday to Friday (residential)
Start Date:
July 2026
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced SURF Flowline & Subsea Structures Lead Engineer to join a major deepwater offshore development. This position will play a critical role in overseeing the engineering, design review, and delivery of flowlines and subsea structures within a complex subsea tie-back project.
The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for the discipline, ensuring contractor deliverables are compliant, fit for purpose, and aligned with project objectives, safety standards, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all engineering activities related to flowlines and subsea structures within the SURF package
- Supervise and manage EPC contractors, ensuring deliverables meet technical, contractual, and schedule requirements
- Review, challenge, and approve detailed engineering documentation, calculations, and design reports
- Identify and manage technical risks, proposing mitigation strategies where necessary
- Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, company specifications, and HSEQ requirements
- Coordinate closely with internal teams including installation, interface, and project management functions
- Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities from an engineering perspective
- Participate in and lead technical meetings, workshops, and interface discussions with stakeholders
- Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and technical issues to project leadership
- Contribute to project optimization efforts, including cost, schedule, and technical improvements
Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years of experience in subsea or offshore engineering
- Strong background in SURF engineering, with solid expertise in flowlines and subsea structures
- Proven experience in deepwater offshore projects
- Previous experience in a Lead Engineer or senior supervisory role within large-scale developments
- Strong experience in contractor management and engineering review
- Good knowledge of installation, hook-up, and commissioning phases
- Familiarity with international standards such as DNV, API, ISO
- Experience working with major offshore operators or contractors is highly preferred
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
The Next Step
If you are a senior SURF specialist looking to take ownership of a critical package within a major offshore development, we encourage you to apply.