Senior Project Engineer - Campaign 2026

Senior Project Engineer – Brownfield Projects (Onshore & Offshore)
Department: Projects Management – Engineering & Projects Group
  Job Purpose
To lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple brownfield modification/retrofit projects (onshore & offshore) while ensuring strict compliance with QGPMS, safety standards, cost targets, schedule commitments, and technical quality. Key Responsibilities
1. Safety & Compliance

• Review contractor SHE plans and participate in audits, safety walks, and incident investigations.
• Ensure all project activities comply with Company SHEQ standards and regulatory requirements.

2. Project Planning & Development

• Support concept selection and early project planning (POS, cost & schedule estimates, PDM, risks, etc.).
• Prepare key project documentation (EPEP, DRAM, roadmap, risk assessment plans).

3. FEED & EPC Management

• Lead FEED activities and ensure all engineering deliverables (DBM, specs, drawings) are completed.
• Participate in EPC tender preparation including technical requirements and scope clarity.
• Ensure maintainability, operability, and constructability requirements are addressed.

4. Brownfield Execution & Interface Management

• Apply proper brownfield execution procedures and interface management with operations, engineering, and construction teams.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Integrity, Engineering disciplines, and regulatory bodies.

5. Construction & Shutdown Coordination

• Monitor contractor performance using KPIs and conduct site verifications.
• Ensure timely delivery of shutdown materials and readiness for onshore/offshore shutdown execution.
• Provide quick technical decisions during tight shutdown windows.

6. Schedule & Cost Control

• Review and analyze project schedules, define critical paths, and develop mitigation plans.
• Track project costs, forecast trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support additional funding requests or extension-of-time submissions as required.

7. Tendering & Vendor Management

• Contribute to ITT preparation (scope of work, evaluation criteria, incentives).
• Support vendor prequalification and selection ensuring technical and SHE requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, etc.).

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in project execution within oil & gas (preferred brownfield and shutdown projects).
• Experience in operating facilities with SIMOPS, debottlenecking, and retrofit works.
• Field experience in onshore/offshore environments is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering standards, FEED, EPC, and brownfield execution.
• Good knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost control, risk, and quality management.
• Proficient with engineering tools/software.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong safety awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

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.