Project Regulatory Manager

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About the Opportunity
Our client is a global leader in offshore energy infrastructure, delivering large-scale floating production and deepwater projects across the world. Operating throughout the complete project lifecycle, from concept development and engineering through construction, installation, commissioning, and operations, the organization is recognized for its commitment to technical excellence, operational reliability, safety, and innovation.

To support the successful delivery of major offshore developments, our client is seeking an experienced  Project Regulatory Manager  to oversee all regulatory compliance activities throughout the EPCI project lifecycle.

This is a highly visible position requiring extensive offshore industry experience, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and a comprehensive understanding of international regulatory frameworks, legislation, certification requirements, and compliance management within complex offshore projects.

The role:

As Project Regulatory Manager, you will act as the focal point for all project regulatory matters, ensuring that legislation, regulatory requirements, client obligations, and certification processes are effectively managed and integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Classification Societies, Regulatory Authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and coordinate all regulatory management activities throughout the EPCI project lifecycle.

Define, interpret, verify, and manage interfaces between regulatory authorities, clients, and project teams.

Identify, assess, and maintain all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, permits, and certification requirements relevant to the project.

Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively implemented throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and delivery phases.

Develop and maintain the FPSO Regulatory Management Plan and associated compliance frameworks.

Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on project execution and deliverables.

Promote regulatory awareness and compliance culture across multidisciplinary project teams.

Identify and coordinate regulatory training requirements for project personnel.

Manage the Regulatory Query process in accordance with company procedures and governance standards.

Coordinate regulatory reviews, audits, surveys, assessments, inspections, and acceptance activities.

Liaise with contractors, suppliers, classification societies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance objectives are achieved.

Track, monitor, and verify closure of regulatory actions, findings, and corrective measures.

Ensure certificates, approvals, permits, and regulatory deliverables are issued and maintained in accordance with project requirements.

Prepare comprehensive regulatory handover packages to support operational readiness and long‑term compliance management.

Provide regular reporting on regulatory status, risks, progress, and compliance performance to project leadership.

What are we looking for?
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience within the offshore oil & gas industry.

Proven experience managing regulatory compliance activities on large-scale offshore or FPSO projects.

Strong understanding of international offshore regulations, certification processes, and regulatory frameworks.

Experience working within multidisciplinary EPCI project environments.

Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities, classification societies, contractors, and clients.

Strong knowledge of permitting, compliance assurance, audits, inspections, and certification processes.

Demonstrated experience managing regulatory risks and compliance strategies throughout project execution.

Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

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