SPS Engineering Lead

Airswift; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an SPS Engineering Lead to oversee subsea production systems engineering within an offshore development program. The role supports EPS/EPFS execution and coordination of SPS hardware across procurement, fabrication, testing and commissioning.

The position requires robust leadership of SPS engineers and multidisciplinary interfaces, with work primarily in Bristol, UK, during detailed engineering and potential offshore and Caspian involvement as the project progresses.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher required.
• Extensive oil and gas project experience in subsea systems preferred.
• Proven leadership of SPS engineering teams and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPS engineering activities across Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Start-up phases.
• Primary focal point for Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools and SPS hardware.
• Provide technical leadership and supervise SPS engineers and specialists.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are reviewed and approved per project schedules.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead technical reviews with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate support for procurement, fabrication, testing and offshore installation campaigns.
• Oversee technical query resolution, non-conformances and design deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Subsea Engineering

Project Management

Interface Management

Procurement

Education

Engineering or MSc in Subsea/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: SPS Engineering Lead Duration: 1 year initial contract Location: Bristol, UK during detailed engineering phase, latterly Baku, Azerbaijan Schedule: Monday-Friday Sponsorship Provided: No This opportunity sits within a major offshore gas and condensate development in the Caspian Sea, supporting subsea production systems engineering through EPFS execution. The role offers broad technical scope across Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools and associated SPS hardware and control systems, with involvement spanning procurement, fabrication, testing, installation, commissioning and handover. This position will play a key part in maintaining technical integrity, managing multidisciplinary interfaces and supporting safe, compliant project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all SPS engineering activities during Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Start-up phase execution.
• Act as the primary engineering focal point for Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools, installation equipment and associated SPS hardware and control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision to SPS engineers and discipline specialists.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are issued, reviewed and approved in line with project schedules.
• Manage contractor engineering performance and support contract compliance.
• Lead technical review meetings with contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, commissioning and handover requirements through effective engineering coordination.
• Oversee resolution of technical queries, non-conformances, concessions and design deviations.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, analyses, procedures and design documentation.
• Maintain compliance with project specifications, international codes and industry standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary interface management involving subsea controls, flowlines, pipelines, structures, drilling, completions and operations teams.
• Coordinate engineering support for supplier manufacturing, FAT, SIT, EFAT, IST and offshore installation campaigns.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation and management activities.
• Support technical decision-making, execution strategies, fabrication plans and installation methodologies.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, supplier assessments and equipment qualification reviews.
• Support readiness of SPS systems for commissioning, start-up and project handover.
• Assign engineering deliverables, monitor progress and promote consistent engineering practices.
• Provide mentoring, competency development and day-to-day leadership across the engineering team.
• Follow HSE requirements and contribute actively to safe working practices, reporting and continuous improvement.

Required Education & Certifications

• Engineering or Master's degree in Drilling, Subsea, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant recognised qualification

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in oil and gas projects, specialising in Subsea Production Systems packages with a detailed knowledge of subsea systems and subsea hardware engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading SPS engineering teams on major offshore developments
• Significant experience with Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools and SPS hardware package delivery
• Strong experience across EPC or EPFS project execution
• Proven involvement in procurement, fabrication, testing and offshore installation phases
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary interfaces

Preferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience with Baker Hughes SPS systems
• Previous experience with Total Energies operating environment
• Experience in Caspian Sea developments

About Airswift

AirSwift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, technology, process and infrastructure industries. AirSwift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, AirSwift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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