SPS Project Engineer

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.

About IOTA GROUP

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Engineering or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Subsea or another relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.

Place of work (City & country ): Bristol, UK (Detailed Engineering) and Baku/Site (Execution) after +/- 1 year Working Schedule : Resident 5 days per week Starting date : 01/12/2026 Duration of the mission : 12 Months, renewable