SPS Project Engineer

Groupe GISMIC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GIS MIC in Bristol, UK is seeking an experienced SPS Project Engineer to support an offshore gas development project, with relocation to Baku for future assignments. You will work within the Subsea Production Systems package to drive engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and installation activities across phases.

You will coordinate with SPS leads, review deliverables, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with API, ISO and DNV standards while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master in Mechanical/Subsea Engineering.
• 10+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
• 5+ years working on SPS projects.
• Experience with EPC/EPCI offshore developments.
• Knowledge of API, ISO and DNV standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SPS package activities with Package Lead and discipline leads.
• Review and track engineering deliverables, queries, deviations, action registers and contractor documents.
• Monitor schedules, progress, risks and interfaces across disciplines.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation activities.
• Support preparation of reports, meeting materials and technical reviews.
• Participate in contractor and partner meetings and technical sessions.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Assist with risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Support fabrication and testing activities ensuring quality and safety.
• Contribute to close-out and lessons learned.

Skills

SPS project management

Subsea equipment

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Documentation control

Vendor coordination

Technical reviews

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical or Subsea Engineering

Equivalent industry qualifications

Tools

Document management systems

Engineering software

Job description

SPS Project Engineer

Location: Bristol, UK (Initial Assignment) with future relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Status: Residential
Travel: International travel required

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced SPS Project Engineer to join the Absheron offshore gas development project in the Caspian Sea.

Working within the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) Package team, you will provide engineering and project support across all phases of the project, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation activities. This role will work closely with the SPS Package Lead, discipline leads, contractors, and project stakeholders to help ensure successful delivery of critical subsea infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SPS Package Lead and SPS Discipline Leads with the coordination and management of SPS package activities.

• Review and track engineering deliverables, technical queries, deviations, action registers, and contractor documentation.

• Monitor project schedules, progress, risks, and technical interfaces across multiple disciplines.

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and installation activities.

• Support the preparation of project reports, meeting materials, action trackers, and technical reviews.

• Participate in contractor and partner meetings, workshops, and technical review sessions.

• Ensure compliance with company specifications, contractual requirements, and international industry standards.

• Assist with risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.

• Support fabrication and testing activities while ensuring quality, safety, and project requirements are maintained.

• Contribute to project close-out activities and lessons learned initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Subsea Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Equivalent industry-recognised engineering qualifications will also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the Oil & Gas industry.

• At least 5 years' experience working on Subsea Production Systems (SPS) projects.

• Previous experience supporting major EPC or EPCI offshore developments.

• Strong understanding of subsea equipment including:

  • Subsea Trees

  • Wellheads

  • Tubing Hangers

  • Manifolds

• Experience managing contractor documentation reviews, technical queries, deviations, concessions, and NCRs.

• Strong project coordination experience including action tracking, schedule monitoring, progress reporting, and multidisciplinary interface management.

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards including API, ISO, and DNV.

• Proficiency in project engineering tools and document management systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.