Umbilicals and Distribution Package Lead Services

BH-315297
  • TBC
  • France France France
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Position: Umbilicals and Distribution Package Lead Services 
Location: Paris, France (frequent missions to Houston & Panama City)
Start Date: January/February 2026
Status: Residential


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead delivery of the subsea umbilical system and ancillary hardware 
  • Review technical documentation from umbilical system provider to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Monitor costs and schedule progress; manage interfaces with other equipment packages and EPCI contractor.
  • Oversee manufacturing, FAT, EFAT, SIT, and delivery of umbilicals and steel tube flying leads.
  • Support installation team for load-out, spooling, packaging, and commissioning activities.
  • Ensure all activities comply with HSE and QA/QC standards.
  • Provide reporting to Subsea Package Manager and escalate risks with mitigation plans.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops with contractors; witness termination and testing activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in offshore industry with direct expertise in subsea umbilical design, manufacturing, and installation.
  • Strong ability to manage technical, cost, and schedule aspects of complex subsea packages.
  • Effective communicator, capable of representing the project professionally with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, multicultural environment and adopt a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • Fluent in English; French and Portuguese are a plus.
  • Availability for missions and site work.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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