Project Director

Project Director (Contract)

Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Work Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

An experienced Project Director is required to support an early-phase technical programme for an operating offshore asset. Based in Aberdeen, this role will lead and coordinate a multi-discipline engineering study focused on reviewing existing facilities, identifying future technical requirements, and shaping the next stages of engineering development and investment planning.

The position suits a senior project leader with strong offshore experience, capable of interfacing with technical teams, operations personnel, and senior stakeholders in a structured and delivery-focused environment.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering study activities from initiation through completion.
• Oversee technical reviews of existing offshore facilities and identify future improvement and development scope.
• Monitor programme schedule, cost awareness, and technical risk tracking.
• Interface with engineering teams, operational personnel, and senior stakeholders to align objectives and outputs.
• Ensure study deliverables meet required technical, safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain effective coordination with international stakeholders while operating from the Aberdeen office.

• Proven experience leading early-stage offshore engineering programmes.
• Background in mature asset projects, facility upgrades, or late-life operations.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing engineering scope, schedules, and technical risk.
• Ability to work full-time from an Aberdeen-based office environment.
• Strong communication skills and a structured, delivery-oriented approach.

• This role is based in the United Kingdom.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be subject to eligibility and approval.