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SURF Installation Manager Offshore Oil & Gas Project – International Assignment
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SURF Installation Manager to join a major international offshore development project during the execution phase. The role will support the delivery of complex SURF installation activities associated with a large deepwater oil & gas development.
This position is suited to a senior offshore installation professional with strong technical expertise in SURF engineering, installation, construction, and commissioning activities within large EPC/EPCI project environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all SURF installation activities across engineering, fabrication, offshore installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases
- Support the SURF Package Manager on all installation-related matters throughout project execution
- Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, ethics, and operational standards across all installation activities
- Manage installation engineering studies, installation methodologies, schedules, and execution strategies
- Coordinate installation interfaces with drilling, FPSO, SPS, and other package teams
- Review and validate contractor technical documentation, installation procedures, schedules, and engineering deliverables
- Monitor contractor performance and installation progress, identifying risks and proposing mitigation measures where required
- Supervise offshore installation campaigns and coordinate company representatives onboard installation vessels
- Ensure constructability, installation feasibility, and operational readiness are fully addressed during project phases
- Participate in project reviews, technical workshops, partner meetings, and risk management activities
- Provide regular reporting to project leadership regarding progress, technical issues, risks, and offshore execution status
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in major offshore oil & gas projects, particularly in SURF engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning
- Strong experience managing offshore installation operations within deepwater developments
- Previous SURF contractor experience is advantageous
- Excellent understanding of offshore installation methodologies, subsea systems, and project execution processes
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary project environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, cost optimisation, and schedule delivery
- Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented approach
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Fluent English required
Certifications Required
- Valid BOSIET
- Valid HUET
Location & Assignment
- Residential position based in the Paris area initially
- Potential later residential assignment in South America with regular offshore missions during execution phase
- Long-term renewable contract opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically challenging offshore development project with significant international exposure and long-term execution scope.
