SURF Contract Engineer

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

As an EPC Contract Engineer - SURF , you will be responsible for the contractual and commercial management of EPC contracts , particularly those related to Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) , throughout the tendering, execution and close-out phases.

The project involves a brownfield investment exceeding USD 2 billion , with individual contracts valued at over USD 500 million .

Reporting to the Contract Leader and Package Manager , your main responsibilities will include:

• 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 simultaneous operations (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.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience , with significant exposure to 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.
• Experience with Topsides and Subsea Production Systems (SPS) is considered an asset.
• Previous involvement in multi-package, multi-block or multi-project contracts would be beneficial.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of EPC contractual mechanisms , contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong negotiation skills , including contractual wording, claims management and change order procedures.
• Good understanding of SURF packages, offshore construction and Oil & Gas operations .
• Knowledge of contractual risk management, cost control and project budgeting .
• Familiarity with legal, insurance and taxation aspects of international EPC contracts.
• Understanding of brownfield offshore environments and SIMOPS constraints .

Languages & Soft Skills

• Fluent French and English are mandatory , both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and contractual problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment .
• Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and commercial awareness.

Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / EPC / Subsea

Project: Major offshore brownfield development in Angola

Location: Paris, France

Working Schedule: Resident, full-time

Starting Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable

Candidate Origin: EU and international profiles considered

Languages: French and English mandatory

Travel: Potential international business trips depending on project requirements

Join IOTA GROUP and contribute to a major international offshore development project, managing complex EPC contracts within a technically challenging SURF and brownfield environment.