Senior Project Engineer - EX Lead

About Us
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long‑term, asset‑backed business model that delivers high‑availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose
As a Senior Project Engineer - EX Lead, you play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex projects. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all technical and administrative project activities, ensuring the project objectives are met efficiently and within budget and time constraints. This senior role requires strong leadership and in‑depth expertise across multiple project disciplines.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall management of Ex compliance activities throughout the project.

Responsible for surveillance & support of Ex activities (Engineering + Supply Chain + Construction).

In charge of interfaces between disciplines/project phases regarding Ex compliance on the project.

Accountable for the issuance of the monthly Ex project matrix and dashboard and their accuracy.

Responsible for delivery and maintenance of the project Ex assurance plan and project Ex specification.

Prepares the project Ex matrix with the Ex project data‑coordinator, ensuring this tool covers all follow up and reporting required by project management team during all project phases.

Coordinates with Area Project Managers (APM) for construction to ensure that Ex requirements are understood and accounted for contractor/yard proposal submissions and bid evaluations.

Coordinates with Project Procurement Managers (PPM) for Supply Chain to ensure that Ex requirements are understood and accounted for supplier proposal submissions and bid evaluations.

Ensures that same Ex requirements are part of the suncontractor contract and relevant exhibits.

Manages the supplier Ex Compliance surveillance (quality assurance at project level), capturing deficiencies or clarifications required by project reviews based on inspection reports.

Coordinates with Construction Quality Managers and Site Ex Lead to ensure that the Ex‑requirements as specified in the project Ex specifications and equipment specifications are adequately incorporated by subcontractor/yard(s) in their relevant documents.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Experience

Minimum 10 years' experience in project engineering within the oil and gas industry.

Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Effective time management and organizational capabilities.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Strong leadership and decision‑making skills

Functional Competencies

Commercial

Contractual change identification and management

Cost and budget control

SBM Product Knowledge

Business Acumen

Third parties relation management

Negotiation

Sub‑contracting

Risk Management

Planning

GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at  The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.