SPS Engineering Lead, UK

IOTA GROUP; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Group in London (UK) and offshore projects seeks a senior SPS Engineering Lead to coordinate and drive all SPS engineering activities across EPFS execution. You will be the primary engineering focal point for subsea trees, wellheads and related tooling, providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and specialists.

The role requires 15 years in Oil & Gas and at least 10 years in Subsea Production Systems, with fluent English and proven leadership of SPS teams on major offshore

Qualifications

• Degree/Master's in Drilling, Subsea, Mechanical Engineering or related.
• 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• 10 years' experience in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• Strong background in subsea hardware and engineering management.
• Proven experience leading SPS engineering teams on offshore developments.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all SPS engineering activities throughout EPFS execution.
• Act as primary engineering focal point for Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools, Installation Equipment, SPS hardware and control systems.
• Provide technical leadership, supervision, mentoring and development to SPS engineers and specialists.
• Coordinate engineering priorities, workload and deliverables across the SPS team.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed, reviewed and approved per project schedules.
• Manage contractor and supplier engineering performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Lead technical reviews with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, analyses, procedures and design documentation.
• Oversee technical queries, non-conformances, concessions and design deviations.
• Ensure SPS equipment and designs comply with project specifications, international codes and industry standards.
• Lead interfaces with subsea controls, flowlines, pipelines, structures, drilling, completions and operations teams.
• Coordinate engineering support for manufacturing, FAT, SIT, EFAT and offshore installation campaigns.

Skills

SPS engineering

Subsea controls

Offshore project management

Engineering leadership

Risk management

Supplier management

FAT SIT EFAT

Fluent English

Education

Drilling Subsea Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Baker Hughes SPS systems

Job description

Company Description

For more than 40 years, the IOTA Group has been supporting clients in their international expansion by combining compliance, agility, and seamless local integration across more than 150 countries.

We provide tailored solutions that enable our clients to operate confidently across borders through our Employer of Record (EOR), technical consulting, global payroll, and international recruitment services.

What sets IOTA apart is the strength of its global network of 165,000 professionals, supported by a dedicated team driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Through our international subsidiaries, we combine global standards with deep local expertise, ensuring seamless and compliant operations wherever our clients do business.

At IOTA, trust is at the heart of everything we do. We build long-term partnerships based on transparency, reliability, and compliance, helping our clients achieve lasting success in their international growth.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate all SPS engineering activities throughout EPFS execution.
• Act as the primary engineering focal point for Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools, Installation Equipment, SPS hardware and control systems.
• Provide technical leadership, supervision, mentoring and development to SPS engineers and technical specialists.
• Coordinate engineering priorities, workload and deliverables across the SPS team.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed, reviewed and approved in line with project schedules.
• Manage contractor and supplier engineering performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Lead technical reviews with contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, analyses, procedures and design documentation.
• Oversee technical queries, non-conformances, concessions and design deviations.
• Ensure SPS equipment and designs comply with project specifications, international codes and industry standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary interfaces with subsea controls, flowlines, pipelines, structures, drilling, completions and operations teams.
• Coordinate engineering support for manufacturing, FAT, SIT, EFAT, IST and offshore installation campaigns.
• Support procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations, supplier assessments and equipment qualification.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation and management.
• Support project management with technical decision-making and risk-based evaluations.
• Ensure SPS systems are ready for commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Support execution strategies, fabrication plans and installation methodologies.
• Ensure effective transition from engineering into fabrication, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain technical integrity of the SPS package throughout project execution.
• Promote consistent engineering practices, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with HSE requirements and company procedures, with authority to suspend activities where there is a threat to people, the installation or the environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/Master's qualification in Drilling, Subsea, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant and recognized discipline.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• Strong background in subsea hardware, subsea drilling or engineering management, with detailed knowledge of subsea systems.
• Proven experience leading SPS engineering teams on major offshore developments.
• Significant experience with Subsea Trees, Wellheads, Running Tools and SPS hardware package delivery.
• Strong understanding of EPC / EPFS project execution.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary technical interfaces.
• Experience across procurement, fabrication, testing and offshore installation phases.
• Strong knowledge of API, ISO, DNV and applicable subsea industry standards.
• Experience with FAT, SIT, EFAT and offshore commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and make complex technical decisions.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Previous experience with Baker Hughes SPS systems is advantageous.
• Previous TotalEnergies experience is advantageous.
• Experience on Caspian Sea developments is beneficial.

Additional Information

• Place of work: London, UK then Baku, Azerbaijan
• Working Schedule: Resident 5 days per week
• Contract : 12 Months renewable