SURF Installation Engineer – France/Suriname

Location: France initially, followed by Suriname Contract: 12-month renewable Working Arrangement: Residential in both locations Project: Major Offshore Oil & Gas Development

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SURF Installation Engineer to join a major offshore oil and gas development in South America.

The successful candidate will initially be based in France, supporting the engineering and preparation activities before transitioning to Suriname for the execution phase of the project. The role will involve both onshore engineering responsibilities and offshore installation campaign activities.

The project involves the development of significant deepwater and shallow-water offshore hydrocarbon discoveries, incorporating subsea infrastructure and associated transportation and installation activities. The development places a strong emphasis on technical quality, operational safety, schedule optimisation and cost efficiency, while maintaining high HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, define, implement and monitor the scope of work for UFR (Umbilicals, Flowlines and Risers) transportation and installation activities.
• Support the preparation, execution and follow-up of installation engineering studies and offshore works.
• Supervise and control detailed engineering activities, reviewing and validating contractor documentation, technical queries and derogation requests.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, contractual requirements, technical procedures, applicable standards and discipline requirements.
• Identify and raise concerns relating to unsafe designs, technical deviations, unjustified design decisions, constructability, installation and pre-commissioning.
• Propose alternative technical solutions where required, taking account of project constraints, cost, schedule, quality and safety.
• Participate in project reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID and other technical and safety reviews, as well as relevant audits.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project packages across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate load-out activities, Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) reviews and interfaces with project logistics.
• Liaise with relevant local project entities to ensure the necessary authorisations are obtained ahead of offshore operations.
• Participate in load-outs, offshore installation activities, testing, commissioning and handover throughout the offshore campaigns.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure that safe working practices are consistently implemented, particularly onboard installation vessels.
• Support the handover process, ensuring a smooth transition from SURF scope execution through to commissioning readiness.
• Provide regular progress reporting to the SURF Operations Manager, proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, specialising in subsea pipelines and/or risers.
• Minimum 15 years' professional experience within deepwater Oil & Gas projects, working as an Installation Engineer in both onshore and offshore environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of SURF transportation and installation activities.
• Demonstrable experience with rigid pipelines, flexible pipelines, risers and associated subsea installation scopes.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and technical specifications.
• Experience reviewing detailed engineering documentation and managing contractor technical deliverables.
• Previous involvement in offshore installation campaigns, including load-outs, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve technical issues.
• Highly organised, motivated and proactive, with strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within complex, multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.