Development Manager
BH-322700
Posted: 22/01/2026
- Remuneration will be competitive and discussed confidentially with shortlisted candidates
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Permanent
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Oil & Gas
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – UPSTREAM OIL & GAS
Lead major gas developments | Influence JV decisions | Senior, high‑impact role
NESF is supporting our valued client, an upstream oil & gas company who are is seeking an experienced Development Manager to provide technical leadership across gas development activities and help shape long‑term asset value.
This is a senior role where your subsurface‑led development judgement will directly influence investment decisions, development strategy and JV outcomes across operated and non‑operated assets.
Why Join This Opportunity
To succeed as Development Manager, you’ll bring:
In this Development Manager position, you will:
Apply / What Happens Next
Click Apply Now or, for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Chase Parker at NES Fircroft on chase.parker@nesfircroft.com
*Applicants must have Australian working rights to be considered*
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.
Lead major gas developments | Influence JV decisions | Senior, high‑impact role
NESF is supporting our valued client, an upstream oil & gas company who are is seeking an experienced Development Manager to provide technical leadership across gas development activities and help shape long‑term asset value.
This is a senior role where your subsurface‑led development judgement will directly influence investment decisions, development strategy and JV outcomes across operated and non‑operated assets.
Why Join This Opportunity
- Perth-based role with exposure to domestic and international assets
- Senior technical authority role with direct access to leadership
- Strong influence across JV technical and governance forums
- Involvement across the full development lifecycle – from concept framing through execution support
- Opportunity to contribute to energy transition and CCS initiatives
To succeed as Development Manager, you’ll bring:
- Extensive experience in upstream oil & gas development planning
- Strong subsurface capability with the confidence to challenge FCA/FDPs and forecasts
- Proven experience working within JV environments, influencing outcomes through credibility
- Exposure to capital projects, FEED and execution decision-making
- Engineering degree (Petroleum, Reservoir, Production, Process or similar discipline)
In this Development Manager position, you will:
- Lead upstream gas development activities from early opportunity through execution support
- Frame and evaluate development options across subsurface uncertainty, cost, risk and schedule
- Act as the company’s subsurface and development authority engaging with operators
- Represent the business in JV technical committees and governance forums
- Review and challenge operator work programs, budgets and FDPs
- Provide development input to FEED, contracting and execution strategies
- Mentor and support junior technical professionals locally and internationally
- Apply development discipline to CCS and energy transition projects where relevant
Apply / What Happens Next
Click Apply Now or, for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Chase Parker at NES Fircroft on chase.parker@nesfircroft.com
*Applicants must have Australian working rights to be considered*
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.