SURF Structures Engineer

Position: SURF Structures Engineer

Location: London, UK

Start Date: February 2027

End Date: 1 year contract (renewable)

Rate: Competitive daily rate

Brunel are looking to recruit a SURF Structures Engineer with at least 15 years’ experience in subsea structures for large offshore oil & gas projects. This 12-month renewable contract is to work on an ultra-deep-water project for a major Operator, and you will be based in the Contractor offices in London, UK. The role is expected to start February 2027 (subject to FID).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all the SURF subsea structures design, procurement and construction follow-up activities and related technical matters of the SURF
• Reviewing, approving, preparing and managing all studies, drawings specifications, procedures from the Contractor, Suppliers and
• Responsible for all EPSCC Subsea Structures engineering activities
• 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)
• Ensure follow-up / review / validation of progress performed by Contractor and its Suppliers
• Supervise and control the detailed engineering by timely reviewing the disciplines-related documentation issued by SURF Contractor and Fabrication Yards during the EPSCC phases.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in engineering
• 15 years’ experience 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
• Good knowledge of relevant codes (DNV, ASME, API & ISO)
• Knowledge of software ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, OrcaFlex
• 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...
• Ability to work within large teams with other parties (Contractors, suppliers, HQ technical teams, etc).
• Previous experience within a complex and multicultural working environment.