Project Engineer - Decommissioning in Westhill

You will support the Decommissioning Project Manager to deliver Integrated and EPRD decommissioning scopes.

Key Duties & Accountabilities:

• Project support across all Decommissioning project phases from bid development to execution & close out, including:

• Interface management; technical / contractual / PM and Control.
• Preparation of scopes of work, technical input to request for quotation (RFQ).
• Preparation of project management and technical deliverables.
• Discipline Engineering and construction engineering oversight and coordination.
• Technical and functional coordination including HSEQ, commercial, subcontracts.
• Technical, engineering, and construction query management.
• Risk and Change Management.
• Internal and External Updates and Reports.
• Schedule Control.
• Budget Control.
• Take responsibility for specific project activities or work packages (commensurate with experience and project needs).
• Work closely with discipline engineers and technical leads to guide task prioritisation and ensure timely delivery of scope, acting on behalf of the Project Manager as required.
• Ensure, and make visible, readiness to deliver across engineering, design, construction and execution.
• Coordinate interfaces with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment of deliverables and expectations.
• Track and manage project actions, decisions, and interfaces through structured registers and close-out tools.
• Deliver and support the preparation, review, and maintenance of key project documentation including project estimates, execution plans, method statements, risk registers, and change logs.
• Assist in developing and implementing project control processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress, risks, and deviations.
• Participate in HSEQ reviews, lessons learned sessions, and project assurance activities.
• Attend and contribute to regular project meetings (internal and external), taking and managing minutes, actions, and updates where applicable.

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• A working understanding of offshore oil & gas operations and decommissioning practices.
• Knowledge of good project management principles; training or certification will be advantageous.
• Awareness of HSE requirements and risk assessment principles.

Skills:

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple work fronts concurrently.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and delivery.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messaging to different stakeholders.
• Discipline or construction engineering background.
• Good working knowledge of project management principles, particularly:

• Decommissioning methods.
• Interface management.
• Management of change.
• Action tracking and closure.
• Risk and issue management.
• Project controls and reporting.

Experience:

• Experience in an engineering or project delivery environment, ideally within the energy, marine, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience at a Tier 1 or 2 Contractor is advantageous.
• Experience of structural engineering is advantageous.
• Experience of decommissioning, offshore construction, and late-life asset management.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to planning, reporting, and coordination tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables against deadlines and support project documentation and control processes.
• Prior involvement in contractor or supplier engagement is a plus.