Introduction

We are looking to recruit a SURF Material and Welding Engineer to be part of a major international deepwater energy and subsea infrastructure development project in one of the industry's most technically challenging environments. Based in London, UK, with possible travel to France, South Korea and China this initial 12-month renewable contract offers the opportunity to work alongside leading engineering teams and global contractors, providing specialist expertise across materials selection, corrosion, welding and NDT throughout the EPCI lifecycle.

What are you going to do 

Responsibilities:

  • As a SURF Materials, Welding & NDT Specialist, you will lead technical oversight of materials, corrosion, welding and NDT activities for deepwater SURF systems.
  • Your responsibilities include reviewing and approving WPS, WPQR, PQT and contractor technical documentation; supporting fabrication, testing, qualification and offshore installation activities; ensuring compliance with project specifications, DNV standards as well as QA/QC and HSE requirements.
  • You will provide technical assurance on flowlines, risers, spools, jumpers and associated subsea equipment while interfacing with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical challenges and optimise project delivery.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline. ESSA, IWE or equivalent welding qualification preferred.
  • Strong NDT expertise including AUT, Phased Array, TOFD and IWEX.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience on offshore oil & gas SURF projects with a focus on deepwater developments.
  • Excellent knowledge of DNV codes along with offshore fabrication, welding and inspection standards.
  • Previous experience working with major SURF contractors during project execution is essential.
  • BOSIET certification preferred. Strong communication skills with proven ability to operate effectively within multicultural project environments.

What we offer 

Closing: 15 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

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