SURF Interface Lead Engineer

Project Venus Ultra-Deepwater Development

Location London, United Kingdom

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date January 2027 (Subject to Final Investment Decision - FID)

Duration 1 to 3 Years

Renewable Yes

Reporting Line SURF Manager / Project Interface Manager

Role Overview

The SURF Interface Lead Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all technical and operational interfaces associated with the Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) package of a major ultra-deepwater development project offshore Namibia.

The position ensures effective coordination between the SURF Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) Contractor and other project Contractors, including Subsea Production Systems (SPS), Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO), and Drilling & Wells.

The role involves managing interface deliverables, technical data exchanges, Company Provided Items (CPIs), interface registers and contractual battery limits to ensure seamless integration between the different project packages.

The SURF Interface Lead Engineer supports the SURF Manager and Project Interface Manager in resolving technical interfaces, coordinating Contractor activities and ensuring timely delivery and handover of critical equipment and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

SURF Interface Management:

• Lead and coordinate all interface activities associated with the SURF package.
• Supervise technical and operational interfaces between the SURF EPCI Contractor and other project Contractors.
• Ensure effective coordination with:
  • Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
  • FPSO Engineering and Construction.
  • Drilling & Wells.
  • Equipment Suppliers and Subcontractors.
  • Project Engineering and Technical Teams.
• Monitor Contractor interface activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify potential interface conflicts and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely resolution and close-out of technical interfaces.

Interface Register & Technical Data Management:

• Maintain oversight of the SURF Contractor's interface register.
• Ensure interface records are complete, accurate and regularly updated.
• Monitor the timely issuance of interface deliverables and technical data.
• Verify compliance with approved interface design data.
• Ensure proper management of contractual battery limits.
• Identify discrepancies and design inconsistencies affecting interface execution.
• Escalate critical interface issues to the SURF Manager and Project Interface Manager.

Company Provided Items (CPI) Management:

• Coordinate the preparation, delivery and handover of Company Provided Items (CPIs) between Contractors.
• Ensure timely availability of equipment and materials required by the SURF Contractor.
• Monitor the preparation and delivery of SURF Contractor items to other project packages.
• Verify that CPI deliveries comply with project schedules and technical requirements.
• Coordinate handover documentation and acceptance processes.
• Anticipate potential delays affecting equipment availability and offshore installation readiness.
• Ensure proper coordination between Contractors during CPI transfers.

Technical Interface Coordination:

• Organize and facilitate technical interface workshops between Contractors.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues involving:
  • Subsea Production Systems.
  • Risers and Umbilicals.
  • FPSO Hook-Up Interfaces.
  • Subsea Tie-In Connections.
  • Pre-Commissioning Activities.
  • Offshore Installation Interfaces.
• Ensure technical decisions are properly documented and communicated.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams in resolving interface-related challenges.
• Identify and report design deviations impacting other project packages.

Contractor Coordination & Interface Workshops:

• Coordinate interface activities with major international SURF EPCI Contractors.
• Organize technical workshops and interface review meetings.
• Monitor Contractor performance against interface milestones.
• Ensure effective communication between Contractors, Suppliers and Company technical teams.
• Coordinate the mobilization of other Contractors' personnel to SURF fabrication yards and installation vessels.
• Promote effective collaboration between project stakeholders.
• Ensure interface issues are addressed promptly to avoid schedule impacts.

Interface Control System Management:

• Establish and manage the SURF interface control system using the New Prodom module.
• Ensure accurate recording and tracking of interface deliverables.
• Monitor interface status and close-out progress.
• Maintain traceability of technical data exchanges.
• Support the implementation of interface management procedures and reporting tools.
• Provide regular interface progress updates to Project Management.

Project Execution & Technical Support:

• Support the SURF Manager and Project Interface Manager throughout the EPCI execution phase.
• Coordinate with SURF technical teams to resolve engineering and installation interface issues.
• Monitor interface readiness for offshore installation and pre-commissioning.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and installation requirements.
• Identify technical risks affecting project execution.
• Propose practical solutions to optimize interface management.
• Capture lessons learned and share relevant feedback within the project organization.

• Demonstrate exemplary commitment to Company H3SE&Q policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE standards and project requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across project interfaces.
• Report anomalies, incidents and near misses.
• Support implementation of Company Life Saving Rules and safety initiatives.
• Promote ethical conduct and compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE and Quality performance.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the same or an equivalent position.
• Extensive experience on major deepwater Oil & Gas development projects.
• Proven experience during the execution phase of large EPCI projects.
• Strong technical expertise in SURF engineering, construction and installation.
• Significant experience managing interfaces between SURF, SPS and FPSO packages.
• Experience with riser and umbilical hook-ups, subsea connections and pre-commissioning activities.
• Previous experience working with major international SURF EPCI Contractors.
• Familiarity with Company engineering specifications, technical standards and project management systems.
• Experience working in complex, international and multicultural project environments.

• SURF Interface Management.
• Deepwater Oil & Gas Developments.
• SURF EPCI Project Execution.
• Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• FPSO Interfaces.
• Drilling & Wells Interfaces.
• Riser and Umbilical Hook-Ups.
• Subsea Tie-In Connections.
• Offshore Installation Interfaces.
• Pre-Commissioning.
• Company Provided Items (CPI).
• Interface Registers.
• Interface Control Systems.
• New Prodom Module.
• Technical Data Management.
• Interface Battery Limits.
• Contractor Coordination.
• Technical Workshop Facilitation.
• Equipment Handover.
• Engineering Interface Resolution.
• Project Risk Management.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination.

• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Pragmatic and constructive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.

• Fluent English mandatory, both written and spoken.

• Major ultra-deepwater Oil & Gas development offshore Namibia.
• Water depth approximately 3,000 meters.
• Development involving subsea production systems tied back to an FPSO.
• FPSO designed for approximately 160,000 barrels of oil per day.
• Extensive SURF infrastructure, subsea production systems and complex tie-in operations.
• International project organization involving multiple EPCI Contractors and fabrication sites worldwide.
• Residential assignment based in London, United Kingdom.
• Close collaboration with SURF, SPS, FPSO, Drilling & Wells and Project Interface Management teams.