Decommissioning Manager

Decommissioning Manager

Location: Aberdeen (Office Based)
Contract: Initial 4-Month Contract
Extension: Strong Likelihood of Extension
Engagement Type: PAYE or Ltd Company Options Available
Reports To: Energy Operations Director
Line Management: 1 x Senior Decommissioning Adviser
Budget Responsibility: Yes

Role Purpose: The Decommissioning Manager will lead and support decommissioning activities across the offshore energy sector, helping to drive safe, compliant, cost-effective and sustainable decommissioning solutions. The role will provide strategic leadership, engage with key industry stakeholders, and support initiatives that enhance industry collaboration, innovation and operational excellence.

This position will play a key role in developing industry guidance, influencing policy, promoting best practice, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the UK decommissioning supply chain.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across decommissioning activities.
• Support the development of innovative, efficient and sustainable decommissioning strategies.
• Encourage the adoption of circular economy principles, asset reuse opportunities, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, challenges and opportunities to inform strategic priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Industry Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, contractors, regulators, government bodies and industry groups.
• Facilitate collaboration across industry forums, steering committees and working groups.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand priorities and support the delivery of industry-wide objectives.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, workshops and consultations.

Policy & Regulatory Affairs

• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on their impact to industry stakeholders.
• Support policy development relating to offshore decommissioning and energy transition objectives.
• Coordinate responses to relevant government consultations and regulatory initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of UKCS regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Industry Guidance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the development, review and improvement of industry guidance documents and best practice recommendations.
• Promote the adoption of recognised standards and lessons learned across the sector.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved decommissioning outcomes.
• Support knowledge sharing and collaboration between the offshore energy, offshore wind and other relevant sectors.

Supply Chain Development

• Support initiatives that strengthen the UK decommissioning supply chain.
• Work with stakeholders to improve programme visibility and encourage investment.
• Promote capability development and long-term market sustainability.
• Foster collaboration between operators, contractors and service providers to maximise value across decommissioning programmes.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the decommissioning team.
• Set clear objectives and ensure accountability for delivery.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance capability.

Key Stakeholders

• Offshore operators and asset owners
• Supply chain partners and service providers
• Government departments and regulatory bodies
• Industry associations and trade bodies
• Professional institutions and academic organisations
• Energy transition and technology organisations
• External consultants and subject matter experts

Experience & Qualifications Essential

• Significant experience within the oil & gas, offshore energy or decommissioning sector.
• Strong understanding of offshore decommissioning activities and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across industry, government and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of UKCS decommissioning regulations and industry best practice.
• Experience developing policy, guidance or industry standards.
• Understanding of wider energy transition challenges and opportunities.
• Experience representing organisations at industry events and conferences.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and people management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Commercial awareness
• Communication and influencing
• Problem solving and decision making
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Project and programme management

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of offshore decommissioning, support industry-wide collaboration, and play a key part in delivering safe, responsible and cost-effective decommissioning solutions across the UK energy sector.

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.