Surf Contract Engineer H/F - IOTA GROUP

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.