Senior Project Engineer

BH-315676
  • Competetive
  • England South East Tunbridge Wells
  • Permanent
  • Oil & Gas
Senior Project Engineer – Measurement Systems Location: Tunbridge Wells

Are you a technically driven engineer with a passion for delivering complex projects in the energy sector? I am currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead the specification, design, fabrication, and testing of Liquid and Gas Metering or Sampling Systems. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical delivery of metering and sampling system projects from concept to completion.
  • Develop cost-effective designs aligned with customer specifications and international standards.
  • Prepare technical requisitions and procurement packages for skid packages, valves, and instrumentation.
  • Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Direct mechanical and electrical designers in producing project documentation.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for clients and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support sales teams with technical input for proposals and cost control.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.
About You:
  • Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical experience beneficial).
  • Proven experience in skid-mounted package design, ideally within oil & gas.
  • Strong understanding of flow measurement devices and integration requirements.
  • Familiarity with ASME, NORSOK, ISO standards, and PED/PER compliance.
  • Knowledge of metering, proving, and sampling standards (API & ISO).
  • Experience with ATEX/IECEX certified electrical equipment.
  • Skilled in problem-solving, MS Office tools, and working within ISO 9001:2015 systems.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


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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