Senior Process Engineer, Oil & Gas Projects Lead

Senior Process Engineer – Oil and Gas Projects

Contract Type
Secondment contract until 31/12/2030
Single status role
Day rate, with housing, transport, and flight allowances
Air tickets provided every 5.5 months
Medical insurance provided
Gate passes and PPE provided

Overview
An international energy operator is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to deliver technical design and engineering services across multiple oil and gas projects. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from initial concept definition through FEED, detailed design, and commissioning.

You will ensure the application of technical standards, environmental and safety practices, and provide leadership to a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical design and engineering services in Process Engineering for all assigned projects, ensuring quality, schedule, cost, and HSE compliance

Conduct process engineering activities, including in-house site surveys and evaluations, from concept through commissioning

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, technical assurance practices, and environmental and safety policies

Review and manage technical deviations, variations, and amendments to standards and practices

Plan and coordinate activities of multi-discipline engineering teams to meet project requirements

Develop, review, and coordinate engineering designs and multi-disciplinary work scopes

Review and approve method statements and liaise with contractors to resolve technical issues

Develop and monitor engineering schedules, supporting both in-house and external project activities

Evaluate technical bid packages for scope compliance and review contract changes or variations

Support the development of technical competencies and skills for yourself and colleagues through structured training programs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered / Professional Engineer status or equivalent is preferable

Experience

Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in process engineering within the oil and gas industry

Proven ability to manage time, cost, and quality in multiple engineering projects

Strong understanding of relevant engineering standards and codes

Skills and Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to conduct presentations and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and coordinate project delivery