SURF Material, Welding & NDT Specialist

Iotagroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IoTagroup is seeking a senior SURF engineer to lead material selection, corrosion and welding/NDT activities for offshore pipelines and related facilities in London. You will review technical documentation and ensure compliance with DNV and global standards while coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master's in Engineering with materials focus, ESSA/IWE certification, and 10 years of SURF project experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering with materials focus or equivalent.
• ESSA or IWE certification is desirable.
• Extensive offshore SURF project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corrosion, welding, and NDT for subsea systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate material selection, corrosion engineering, welding and NDT activities for SURF package.
• Review, approve and manage technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, DNV codes and international standards.
• Review welding procedures, WPQRs and PQTs as required.
• Provide technical oversight of carbon steel, CRA-lined pipes and duplex SS materials.
• Assess corrosion protection measures and material suitability for operating environment.
• Review detailed deliverables, analyses, deviations and derogation requests.
• Identify risks and constructability issues; propose corrective actions.
• Support FAT/EFAT/SIT testing and witness testing activities.
• Supervise fabrication at contractor yards, including welding, traceability and heat treatment.
• Review special processes (induction bending, pickling, passivation, PWHT).
• Support NDT activities (AUT, PAUT, TOFD) and other inspection methods.
• Monitor contractor progress, quality compliance and timely delivery.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across SURF, SPS, FPSO and umbilical teams.
• Assist during tendering, bid evaluations, contracts and contractor management.
• Ensure HSE, ethics and anti-corruption compliance throughout execution.
• Report issues and risks; contribute to lessons learned and close-out.

Skills

Material selection

Corrosion engineering

Welding engineering

NDT expertise

QA/QC knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Materials Science)

ESSA or IWE qualification

Tools

WPQR experience

PQT familiarity

Welding procedures (WPS)

NDT methods (AUT/PAUT/TOFD)

DNV codes knowledge

Job description

Lead and coordinate material selection, corrosion engineering, welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities within the SURF package.

Review, approve and manage technical documentation, specifications, drawings, procedures and engineering deliverables submitted by SURF contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable DNV codes, international standards, company procedures and quality requirements.

Review and approve welding procedures (WPS), welding procedure qualification records (WPQR) and Procedure Qualification Tests (PQT), as required.

Review welding qualifications, NDT procedures, inspection techniques, personnel qualifications and acceptance criteria.

Provide technical oversight of carbon steel, CRA-lined pipe and duplex stainless steel materials and associated welding and fabrication processes.

Review and assess corrosion protection measures, material compatibility and the suitability of materials for the project operating environment.

Review detailed engineering deliverables, installation and in-place analyses, technical queries, deviations and derogation requests.

Identify technical risks, design deviations, constructability issues and potential quality or safety concerns, recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Support and witness qualification programmes, mechanical and laboratory testing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Extended Factory Acceptance Tests (EFAT), System Integration Tests (SIT) and other relevant testing activities.

Provide technical support and surveillance during fabrication at contractor and supplier yards, including welding operations, material traceability, consumables, heat treatment and other special processes.

Review and approve special processes such as induction bending, pickling, passivation and post-weld heat treatment, where applicable.

Support NDT activities, including Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and other relevant inspection methods.

Monitor contractor performance, technical progress, quality compliance and timely delivery of engineering and fabrication activities.

Support offshore pipeline installation activities and provide technical assistance to company representatives at fabrication and offshore sites.

Coordinate with SURF, SPS, FPSO, umbilical and flexible teams to manage technical interfaces and resolve cross-package issues.

Support the SURF Technical Manager and Subsea Manager during tendering, technical bid evaluations, contract execution and contractor management.

Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, ethics and anti-corruption requirements throughout project execution.

Report technical issues, deviations and risks to project management, propose mitigation measures and contribute to lessons learned and project close-out activities.

Master's degree in Engineering, preferably specialising in Materials Science or a related discipline.

ESSA or International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in major offshore oil and gas SURF projects, preferably involving deepwater developments.

Strong experience in material selection, corrosion, welding engineering and NDT for subsea pipelines, risers, spools and jumpers.

Demonstrated experience with major SURF contractors during engineering, procurement, fabrication and project execution.

Relevant NDT knowledge and experience, particularly AUT, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), TOFD and IWEX.

Good knowledge of applicable DNV codes, international standards and offshore pipeline requirements.

Familiarity with TotalEnergies General Specifications, technical procedures and project policies is highly desirable.

Experience reviewing and qualifying welding procedures, WPQRs, PQTs and NDT procedures.

Experience in fabrication surveillance, material inspection, welding inspection, testing and quality assurance at contractor or supplier facilities.

Knowledge of carbon steel, CRA-lined pipe systems and duplex stainless steel materials and their associated fabrication requirements.

Strong understanding of QA/QC, material traceability, technical documentation and contractor compliance.

Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Valid BOSIET certification.

Ability to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.

Willingness to undertake frequent business travel, including assignments to fabrication yards and offshore locations.

Proactive, pragmatic and constructive approach, with strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Contractor's premises)

Start Date: December 2026 (subject to Final Investment Decision - FID)

Duration: 1-3 years, with potential for extension

Status: Residential