SPS Project Engineer

IOTA Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA GROUP, a global EPC/M&E firm, is seeking a Senior SPS Project Engineer for the Absheron package. Based in Bristol, UK with execution at Baku, you will provide engineering and project support for subsea production systems, coordinating with discipline leads and contractors on technical documentation, queries and schedules.

The role requires at least 10 years in Oil & Gas, 5 years in SPS, familiarity with subsea trees, wellheads and manifolds, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Oil & Gas
• At least 5 years in subsea production systems
• Knowledge of subsea equipment (trees, wellheads, manifolds)
• Familiarity with API/ISO/DNV codes
• Experience with contractor document reviews and NCRs
• Experience in project follow-up, scheduling, progress reporting
• Strong organisation and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and project support to Absheron SPS package.
• Review technical documents, manage contractor queries and actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams; prepare reports and materials.
• Ensure compliance with SPS Rules, specs, and international standards.
• Maintain engineering docs and PM main documents (SOR, FDP, PEP, PQP, Risks).
• Support QA/QC and H3SE policies across fabrication and testing.

Skills

Oil & Gas Experience

Subsea Production Systems

Contractor document review

Project follow-up & scheduling

Interdisciplinary interfaces

English language proficiency

Education

Engineering or MSc in Mechanical/Subsea

Tools

Primavera P6

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

Job Description

The SPS Project Engineer provides engineering and project support to the Absheron SPS Package in relation to engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery and assistance to installation activities, assisting the SPS Discipline Leads and the SPS Package Lead.

• Assist the SPS Discipline Leads (XT/TH/WH, Hardware and other disciplines) in the follow-up of their scope, including technical document review, Contractor queries and action follow-up, interface and clarification management, and progress monitoring.
• Assist the SPS Package Lead with day-to-day package activities, including coordination with Contractor and internal teams, preparation of reports and meeting materials, tracking of actions, schedule and deliverables, and follow-up of open issues.
• Be and remain informed of SPS-related Company Rules and Specifications (CR’s/GS’s), international norms and standards, as applicable to Absheron SPS package.
• Support and coordinate any study or survey that may be requested for SPS engineering, construction, fabrication, testing and installation activities.
• Support and participate in the definition, development, issue and maintenance of all necessary engineering and technical documentation related to the Absheron SPS package.
• Support and participate in the development and maintenance of Project Management main documents (SOR, FDP, PEP, PQP, Risks, etc.) for SPS matters.
• Ensure that all engineering, fabrication, construction, testing, qualification pre-commissioning and commissioning aspects are suitably addressed during the different engineering phases by participation in the timely review and validation of the relevant SPS documentation issued by Contractor(s) (technical documentation / queries / derogation requests).
• Ensure that HSE&Q issues are correctly handled in all SPS technical documentation. Raise comments, highlight deviations, unacceptable or unjustified design choices that could affect SPS equipment during fabrication, installation, production.
• Contribute to the correct supervision and control of the fabrication and testing of all SPS equipment, spread over several fabrication yards, ensuring that QA/QC and H3SE project policies and requirements are duly implemented and that Contractor performs in accordance with its contractual requirements in all areas.
• Ensure adequate and timely reporting to the SPS Package Lead, raising concerns and issues as appropriate.
• Assist with Concessionaire / Partner relations regarding SPS engineering and technical matters by preparing and participating as required in Workshops and Committee meetings with Partners and Concessionaire.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Engineering or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Subsea or another relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Experience and competencies:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, with at least 5 years in subsea production systems (SPS).
• Proven experience in Subsea Production Systems roles within major EPC or EPCI projects.
• Knowledge of subsea equipment (trees, wellheads, tubing hangers, manifolds).
• Good understanding of international codes and standards (API, ISO, DNV).
• Experience in Contractor document review, technical queries, deviations, NCRs and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience in project follow-up: action tracking, deliverables and schedule monitoring, and progress reporting.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in document management systems and project engineering tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and with Contractors and Partners.
• Experience with TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes SPS systems or Caspian Sea developments is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.

Additional Information

Place of work (City &country ): Bristol, UK (Detailed Engineering) and Baku/Site (Execution) after +/- 1 year

Duration of the mission : 12 Months, renewable