SPS Project Engineer

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

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced SPS Project Engineer to support a major offshore gas development project in the Caspian region. The role involves coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation across multiple disciplines and contractors.

Based in Bristol with global travel and potential relocation to Baku during installation, you will work with the SPS package team and lead technical interfaces to milestones while ensuring compliance with API, ISO and DNV

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Subsea Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in Oil & Gas, including 5+ years focused on Subsea Production Systems.
• Experience supporting major EPC/EPCI subsea developments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation activities across multiple disciplines and contractors.
• Support SPS Package Lead and Discipline Leads in delivering subsea production system activities.
• Coordinate technical documentation reviews, contractor queries, action tracking and interface management.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation deliverables to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Participate in project reviews, risk management activities and technical studies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Documentation management

Education

Mechanical or Subsea Engineering degree

Tools

API standards

ISO standards

DNV standards

Job description

SPS Project Engineer

Location: Bristol, UK (with global travel and future relocation to Baku during installation phase)

Contract: 12 Months Initial Contract (Project anticipated to run 36 months)

Start Date: October 2026

We are seeking an experienced SPS Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major offshore gas development project in the Caspian region. Working within the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) package team, you will play a key role in coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery and installation activities across multiple disciplines and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SPS Package Lead and Discipline Leads in the delivery of subsea production system activities.
• Coordinate technical documentation reviews, contractor queries, action tracking and interface management.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation deliverables to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Participate in project reviews, risk management activities and technical studies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards and HSE requirements.
• Support fabrication, testing and quality assurance activities across multiple contractor sites.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Subsea Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 5 years focused on Subsea Production Systems.
• Experience supporting major EPC/EPCI subsea developments.
• Strong knowledge of subsea equipment including trees, wellheads, tubing hangers and manifolds.
• Familiarity with international standards such as API, ISO and DNV.
• Strong stakeholder management, organisation and project coordination skills.

Project Overview

The project involves the development of a significant offshore gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea, including subsea infrastructure and tie-back facilities supporting both domestic gas supply and international export markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SPS professional to join a high-profile offshore development and contribute to the successful delivery of a complex subsea project.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.