Surf Subsea Structures Design Engineering Services

VINCI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Comsip, a VINCI Energies Oil & Gas subsidiary, seeks a Surf Subsea Structures Design Engineer to lead the design, procurement and construction follow-up for the Venus EPSCC project. Based in the United Kingdom, you will coordinate with SURF teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure technical compliance and timely delivery of FLETs, ILTs, and foundations.

The role requires 15+ years in subsea structures, mastery of DNV/ISO codes and software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS and OrcaFlex, and a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering is required.
• At least 15 years in subsea structures design for large offshore EPCI projects.
• Proficiency with relevant codes and software (DNV, ASME, API, ISO; ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, OrcaFlex).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain technical documentation for subsea structures.
• Review progress and ensure compliance with project specs and procedures.
• Coordinate with SURF teams, contractors, and suppliers to control cost and schedule.

Skills

Subsea design

Engineering experience

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SACS

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

OrcaFlex

Job description

Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

Our mission for over 75 years : to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering,Construction,Commissioning,Operations and Maintenance.

With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.

Job Title: Surf Subsea Structures Design Engineering Services

Sector: Oil & Gas

Start Date: February 2027

Duration: 1 year minimum to 3 years

Renewable: Yes

Location: United Kingdom (London), at Contractor’s premises

Status: Residential

Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written)

Missions Context

The Service Holder will be responsible of all the SURF subsea structures design, procurement and construction follow-up activities and related technical matters follow-up of the SURF EPSCC (Engineering, Procurement, Supply, Construction & Commissioning) Venus project.

This will include but not limited to reviewing, approving, preparing and managing all studies, drawings specifications, procedures, … from the SURF Contractor, and its suppliers and Fabrication Yards/Suppliers related to the Service Holder field of expertise during the EPSCC phases.

The Service Holder will report to the SURF Technical Manager and support the SURF team and liaise with other project teams (Installation, SPS & Field Operations).

Activities

• Promote & comply in all activities with applicable safety instructions and other company H3SE&Q rules, implement and control H3SE rules and requirements within his area of responsibility. Ensure all flowlines technical documentation and SURF Contractor activities comply with H3SE&Q requirements and highlight any potential deviations. Ensure safe working practices are implemented along all phases of project
• Provide high level support services to ensure compliance with regards to the Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy, promote and enforce the Anti-Corruption Program within the Project,
• Be responsible for all EPSCC Subsea Structures engineering activities,
• Be responsible for preparation and timely delivery of the flowline subsea structures (FLETs, ILTs, Lateral Buckle & Pipe Walking mitigation structures, Foundations, etc) and any other subsea structures.
• Define, develop, issue and maintain all necessary technical documentation related to the subsea structure design, procurement, fabrication activities. Support and participate to the development and maintenance of Project Management main documents (SOR, FDP, PEP, PQP, Risks, etc),
• Ensure follow-up / review / validation of progress performed by SURF Contractor and its Suppliers with regards to his/her Supplier and analyze/report drifts that could occur and propose remedial solutions
• Supervise and control the detailed engineering by timely reviewing the disciplines-related documentation issued by SURF Contractor (technical documentation / queries / derogation requests...), in order to ensure compliance with Project Specifications and Procedures (when applicable), international norms and standards with the objective to ensure respect of the schedule and to optimize costs without impacting required level of Quality and Safety. This includes reviewing the in-place and installation analysis developed by the SURF Contractor and its Suppliers
• Assist in all technical matters related to fabrication, transport, installation and pre-commissioning of the structures
• Raise consequently necessary comments and highlight unsafe design, deviations, unacceptable / unjustified design choices, constructability issues
• Act, as technical referent vis-à-vis Contractor(s) for subsea structures design matters, and follow-up the procurement activities and fabrication yards fabricating these items.
• Ensure technical compliance throughout the Project life of the engineered, procured, fabricated, tested and installed subsea structures. Ensure all technical, QA/QC and H3SE project policies and requirements are duly implemented and ensure Contractors’ compliance with contractual requirements in all areas. Anticipate and ensure adequate and timely reporting to the Technical Manager of any concern, issue or potential deviation. Propose timely and adequate solutions and optimizations.
• Ensure that his/her work is in line with the subsea structures specialists of Company Headquarters,
• In agreement with the line manager coordinate and align activities with other Company SURF teams (Installation, Fabrication, HSE, etc), other Project packages (SPS, FPSO) and Company Affiliate in Namibia. Collaborate with MWS and other 3rd parties,
• Participating to Project Reviews,
• Assist and support the Technical Manager and the SURF Package Manager on all aspects of the subsea structures design activities related to project execution and contracts management, and with the relations with Partners
• Gather ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to TotalEnergies entities as required. Assist in the formalization of the close-out report

Context & Environment

The activity takes place in the context of the Project Execution Phase of a major very large Deep Water greenfield Project in Namibia. The Venus Project will be developed with the objectives to maximize economical results by optimizing the reserves, the schedule, reducing the costs and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission, while maintaining the technical quality of the installations, with high H3SE requirements and focus.

The Venus FPSO will operate in ultra-deepwater at roughly 3,000 m and is designed to process 160,000 bbl./d of oil with advanced systems to manage large volumes of associated gas, which will be re-injected to maintain reservoir pressure. The unit will be permanently spread-moored using a 16-line mooring system, engineered to ensure station-keeping in relatively harsh Atlantic conditions. The development includes up to 40 subsea wells tied back to the FPSO via the subsea architecture.

• International and multi-cultural environment.
• Frequent mission aboard.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Qualification: Master’s degree in engineering,

Experience within project: at least 15 years in subsea structures, including FLETs, ILTs, foundations, pipe supports/sleepers, anchoring piles and other detailed design and fabrication during large offshore oil & gas SURF deep water EPCI projects

Additional features:

• Good knowledge of relevant codes (DNV, ASME, API & ISO), and preferably of TotalEnergies General Specifications.
• Practical knowledge of software like ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, Orca Flex;
• Good knowledge of geotechnical engineering for subsea structures and associated challenges.
• Past project involving integration of subsea connectors, MQC plates, electrical harness, e-SCM, electrical actuators, dosing valves, etc…
• Positive, constructive, proactive and pragmatic mindset.
• Ability to work within large teams with other parties (Contractors, suppliers, HQ technica teams, etc.).
• Previous experience within a complex and multicultural working environment.

Why join us?

Our DNA : Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support

Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group

Hands-on support and close management

Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan

The sharing and pride in our successes

Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

Respect for the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA