Paris-Based EPC SURF Contract Engineer – Offshore

Iotagroup; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA GROUP is seeking an experienced EPC Contract Engineer - SURF for a major offshore brownfield development project. Based in Paris, France, the role covers tendering, execution and close-out of SURF EPC contracts, with exposure to multi-package and international negotiations.

Responsibilities include leading CFT processes, contract administration, change management, cost control and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in EPC contract management.
• Degree in Engineering, Law or Management / Business Administration.
• Strong experience managing EPC contracts related to SURF packages (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines).
• Proven involvement in both CFT / tendering and EPC execution phases.
• Experience managing international contracts involving major Oil & Gas contractors.
• Previous experience in offshore brownfield projects is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPC contracts throughout their entire lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract award to execution and close-out.
• Prepare and coordinate Calls for Tender (CFT), including tender documentation, technical specifications, contractual requirements and commercial evaluations.
• Lead contractual clarification and negotiation processes, assess commercial proposals and prepare Recommendations to Award.
• Administer high-value SURF EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures and applicable regulations.
• Manage change orders, variations, claims and counterclaims, ensuring contractual and commercial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Monitor contractor performance, contractual milestones, progress, payment certificates and invoices in coordination with Planning Engineers and Cost Controllers.
• Support cost control activities, including contract expenditure monitoring, cost forecasting and budget revisions.
• Participate in contractual negotiations and dispute resolution, working closely with legal, insurance, finance and technical teams.
• Coordinate with Package Managers, contractors and project stakeholders, ensuring effective contractual communication and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks associated with package interfaces, offshore operations and SIMOPS.
• Ensure accurate contractual records, documentation, correspondence and reporting throughout project execution.
• Manage contract close-out activities, ensuring all contractual and commercial obligations are fulfilled.
• Promote compliance with HSE standards, ethical practices and contractual governance requirements.

Skills

EPC contract management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cost control

Project budgeting

SURF packages knowledge

Offshore oil & gas operations

Multi-package contracts

Bilingual French/English

Education

Engineering degree

Law degree

MBA / Management

Job description

IOTA GROUP is seeking an experienced EPC Contract Engineer - SURF for a major offshore brownfield development project. Based in Paris, France, the role covers tendering, execution and close-out of SURF EPC contracts, with exposure to multi-package and international negotiations.

Responsibilities include leading CFT processes, contract administration, change management, cost control and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.