Senior EPC SURF Contract Engineer – Offshore

IOTA Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA GROUP is seeking an experienced EPC Contract Engineer – SURF to join our offshore brownfield project team in Paris, France. You will manage contractual and commercial aspects of SURF EPC contracts, from tendering through execution and close-out, coordinating with legal, finance and project teams on high-value packages.

Fluent English and French are mandatory. A minimum 10 years in EPC contract management, strong negotiation skills and deep knowledge of SURF packages are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of EPC contract management experience.
• 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 CFT / tendering and EPC execution phases.
• Experience managing international contracts involving major Oil & Gas contractors.
• Previous experience in offshore brownfield projects is highly advantageous.
• Fluent French and English are mandatory (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage EPC contracts throughout their 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 with legal, insurance and finance teams.
• Coordinate with Package Managers, contractors and project stakeholders for effective contractual reporting.

Skills

EPC contract management

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

SURF packages

Cost control

SIMOPS

HSE standards

Education

Engineering, Law or Management degree

Job description

IOTA GROUP is seeking an experienced EPC Contract Engineer – SURF to join our offshore brownfield project team in Paris, France. You will manage contractual and commercial aspects of SURF EPC contracts, from tendering through execution and close-out, coordinating with legal, finance and project teams on high-value packages.

Fluent English and French are mandatory. A minimum 10 years in EPC contract management, strong negotiation skills and deep knowledge of SURF packages are required.