SURF Materials and Welding Engineer

SURF Materials, Welding & NDT Specialist

📍 London, UK | Initial 12-Month Contract (Renewable)

Join a major international deepwater energy development and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge subsea infrastructure in one of the industry's most technically challenging environments. Working alongside leading engineering teams and global contractors, you will provide specialist expertise across materials selection, corrosion, welding and NDT throughout the EPCI lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight of materials, corrosion, welding and NDT activities for deepwater SURF systems.
• Review and approve WPS, WPQR, PQT and contractor technical documentation.
• Support fabrication, testing, qualification and offshore installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, DNV standards, QA/QC and HSE requirements.
• Provide technical assurance on flowlines, risers, spools, jumpers and associated subsea equipment.
• Interface with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical challenges and optimise project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline.
• ESSA, IWE or equivalent welding qualification preferred.
• Strong NDT expertise including AUT, Phased Array, TOFD and IWEX.
• Minimum 10 years' experience on offshore oil & gas SURF projects, ideally deepwater developments.
• Excellent knowledge of DNV codes and offshore fabrication, welding and inspection standards.
• Previous experience working with major SURF contractors during project execution.
• BOSIET certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills with experience operating in multicultural project environments.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term renewable contract opportunity.
• Exposure to a high-profile international offshore development.
• Collaborative project environment with world-class engineering teams.
• Opportunity to support fabrication, testing and offshore installation activities across multiple global locations.