SURF Contract Engineer
IOTA GROUP · Paris, IDF, France
IOTA GROUP is an international company specialising in technical assistance and recruitment solutions for major projects in the Oil & Gas, Energy, and Industrial sectors.
As part of a major offshore Oil & Gas brownfield development project in Angola, we are looking for an experienced EPC Contract Engineer – SURF to join one of our international partners.
The position is based in Paris, France, and involves managing high-value EPC contracts within a complex offshore environment.
As an EPC Contract Engineer – SURF, you will be responsible for the contractual and commercial management of EPC contracts, particularly those related to Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF), throughout the tendering, execution and close-out phases.
The project involves a brownfield investment exceeding USD 2 billion, with individual contracts valued at over USD 500 million.
Reporting to the Contract Leader and Package Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage EPC contracts throughout their entire lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract award to execution and close-out.
- Prepare and coordinate Calls for Tender (CFT), including tender documentation, technical specifications, contractual requirements and commercial evaluations.
- Lead contractual clarification and negotiation processes, assess commercial proposals and prepare Recommendations to Award.
- Administer high-value SURF EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures and applicable regulations.
- Manage change orders, variations, claims and counterclaims, ensuring contractual and commercial risks are identified and mitigated.
- Monitor contractor performance, contractual milestones, progress, payment certificates and invoices in coordination with Planning Engineers and Cost Controllers.
- Support cost control activities, including contract expenditure monitoring, cost forecasting and budget revisions.
- Participate in contractual negotiations and dispute resolution, working closely with legal, insurance, finance and technical teams.
- Coordinate with Package Managers, contractors and project stakeholders, ensuring effective contractual communication and reporting.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks associated with package interfaces, offshore operations and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
- Ensure accurate contractual records, documentation, correspondence and reporting throughout project execution.
- Manage contract close-out activities, ensuring all contractual and commercial obligations are fulfilled.
- Promote compliance with HSE standards, ethical practices and contractual governance requirements.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to EPC contract management.
- Degree in Engineering, Law or Management / Business Administration.
- Strong experience managing EPC contracts related to SURF packages (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines).
- Proven involvement in both CFT / tendering and EPC execution phases.
- Experience managing international contracts involving major Oil & Gas contractors.
- Previous experience in offshore brownfield projects is highly advantageous.
- Experience with Topsides and Subsea Production Systems (SPS) is considered an asset.
- Previous involvement in multi-package, multi-block or multi-project contracts would be beneficial.
Technical Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of EPC contractual mechanisms, contract administration and commercial management.
- Strong negotiation skills, including contractual wording, claims management and change order procedures.
- Good understanding of SURF packages, offshore construction and Oil & Gas operations.
- Knowledge of contractual risk management, cost control and project budgeting.
- Familiarity with legal, insurance and taxation aspects of international EPC contracts.
- Understanding of brownfield offshore environments and SIMOPS constraints.
Languages & Soft Skills
- Fluent French and English are mandatory, both written and spoken.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and contractual problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
- Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and commercial awareness.
- Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / EPC / Subsea
- Project: Major offshore brownfield development in Angola
- Location: Paris, France
- Working Schedule: Resident, full-time
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable
- Candidate Origin: EU and international profiles considered
- Languages: French and English mandatory
- Travel: Potential international business trips depending on project requirements
Join IOTA GROUP and contribute to a major international offshore development project, managing complex EPC contracts within a technically challenging SURF and brownfield environment.