Sps Project Engineer

Job Location: Nailsea, Bristol, UK Job dimensions Managerial Dimension:

• Individual contributor reporting to the SPS Package Lead, with no direct reports.
• Assist the SPS Discipline Leads (XT/TH/WH, Hardware and others) in the coordination and follow-up of their scope.
• Coordinate day-to-day package actions across disciplines, Contractor and internal teams. Economic Dimension:
• Track cost and schedule implications of technical changes, queries and delays within the SPS package.
• Support evaluation of Contractor change requests without commercial commitment authority.
• Identify optimisation and simplification opportunities while preserving technical integrity and quality. Functional Dimension:
• Assist the SPS Package Lead with day-to-day package management activities.
• Coordinate technical deliverables, document reviews, queries, deviations and action follow-up across SPS disciplines.
• Support engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery and installation activities.
• Escalate issues to the relevant Discipline Lead or SPS Package Lead as appropriate.

Activities 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.
The SPS Project Engineer shall:

• 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.
• Participate in project reviews as required by TotalEnergies referential (PR, DER, CSPP...).
• 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.
• Ensure confidentiality of all the SPS documentation produced (whatever its support).
• Gather ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to other TotalEnergies E&P entities as required and participate to GPI / Project close-out activities / report.

HSE responsibilities:

• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding H3SE policies and procedures, implementing H3SE rules and requirements within the relevant area of responsibility and comply with H3SE training requirements.
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy and promote the reinforcement of the Anti-Corruption Program.
• Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System.
• Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work.
• Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and supervisory personnel.
• Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor.
• Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills, and co-operate actively in the execution of the HSE plans.

Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor.
Context and Environment The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. The offshore subsea gas pipeline will be tied into the greenfield onshore Central Processing Facility (CPF) for Gas Condensate separation and compression. The onshore CPF facility has been designed for a capacity of 450 MMscfd of gas and 38,000 barrels per day of condensate.
The project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP). Condensate is routed to Sangachal Terminal for stabilization.
Accountabilities

• Accountable for effective day-to-day support to the SPS Package Lead and SPS Discipline Leads within the role’s delegated authority.
• Ensure SPS engineering deliverables, document reviews, queries and actions are tracked and closed in line with procurement, fabrication, testing and installation milestones.
• Verify compliance of Contractor documentation with contractual requirements, Company specifications and applicable standards; escalate unresolved non-compliances.
• Coordinate cross-discipline interfaces and clarifications, and escalate unresolved issues that could affect delivery or installation readiness.
• Identify and report technical, quality, cost and schedule risks, with proposed mitigation actions.
• Ensure adequate and timely reporting to the SPS Package Lead.
• Support overall SPS package delivery objectives under the direction of the SPS Package Lead.

Duration / Location

• Starting date: October 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Renewable: YES – anticipated project duration 36 months
• Location: UK based initially (Bristol), with travel to other locations globally. Re-location to Baku for installation phase in 2028.
• Status: residential
• If rotational, rhythm: NA

Qualifications/Experience required 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.

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