SURF Structural Engineer

NES Fircroft; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Subsea Structures Engineer to lead all subsea structures engineering activities within a large SURF package on a major deepwater offshore development in London. The role covers design, procurement, fabrication, installation and technical assurance for subsea structures.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years’ experience in subsea structures, proficiency with SURF EPCI projects, and strong knowledge of DNV, ASME, API and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in subsea structures engineering.
• Proven experience with deepwater SURF EPCI projects (FLETs, ILTs, foundations).
• Strong knowledge of offshore standards: DNV, ASME, API, ISO.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage all subsea structures engineering activities within the SURF package.
• Review, approve and oversee studies, calculations, drawings, specs and procedures by contractors.
• Ensure timely delivery of subsea structures including FLETs, ILTs, foundations, pipe supports and related equipment.
• Supervise detailed engineering activities and ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Support fabrication, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Provide technical leadership on constructability, installation methodology and integrity.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical reviews

Communication

Fluent English

Formation

Master's Degree in Engineering

Outils

ANSYS

Abaqus

SACS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

OrcaFlex

Description du poste

Senior Subsea Structures Engineer (SURF)

Location: London, UK (Contractor's Offices)

Duration: 12 months minimum, renewable up to 3 years

Start Date: February 2027 (subject to project sanction)

Status: Residential

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Subsea Structures Engineer to support the delivery of a major deepwater offshore development during the EPCIC/EPSCC execution phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, procurement, fabrication, installation and technical assurance of subsea structures forming part of a large-scale SURF package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all subsea structures engineering activities within the SURF package.
• Review, approve and oversee engineering studies, calculations, drawings, specifications and procedures produced by contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure the timely delivery of subsea structures including FLETs, ILTs, foundations, pipe supports/sleepers, lateral buckle mitigation structures, pipe walking mitigation systems and other associated equipment.
• Supervise detailed engineering activities and verify compliance with project specifications, international standards and industry best practices.
• Support fabrication, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning activities.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, identifying schedule, technical or quality deviations and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Provide technical leadership on constructability, installation methodology, integrity and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE, QA/QC and technical requirements throughout the engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and installation phases.
• Coordinate closely with installation, fabrication, operations and other project disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments and lessons learned initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in subsea structures engineering within offshore oil & gas developments.
• Proven experience with deepwater SURF EPCI projects involving:
  • FLETs
  • ILTs
  • Foundations
  • Pipe supports/sleepers
  • Anchoring piles
  • Other subsea structures design and fabrication activities
• Strong knowledge of offshore industry standards including DNV, ASME, API and ISO.
• Experience using engineering software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and OrcaFlex.
• Good understanding of geotechnical engineering principles relating to subsea structures.
• Experience integrating subsea connectors, MQC plates, electrical harnesses, e-SCMs, electrical actuators and dosing valve systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across large, multicultural project teams.
• Fluent English language skills.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused engineer who thrives in complex project environments. You will have extensive experience working with EPC contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, coupled with a strong commitment to safety, quality and technical excellence.