Job Description
Drilling Superintendent – UKCS
Long-Term Projects | Diverse Asset Portfolio | Multiple Rig Types
Zenith are seeking a highly motivated Drilling Superintendent to join a major operator delivering long-term UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) projects. The role offers technically challenging work across diverse assets, well types, and rig environments.
Long term projects up to 36 months - offering stability, broad operational exposure, and a key role in high-profile UKCS delivery.
The Opportunity
Successful candidates will manage the planning and execution of well engineering activities across a broad operational landscape, including:
Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations
Development and well lifecycle projects
Subsea and platform well operations
Multi-asset campaigns across complex offshore environments
You will gain exposure to a variety of rig types and operational settings, including:
LWIVs
Semi-submersibles
Jack-Up rigs
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in professionals with:
Significant Drilling Superintendent experience
Strong UKCS operational knowledge
Significant exposure to mobile unit operations including P&A experience
Proven experience across multiple well projects and operations
Ability to work across diverse asset types and rig environments
Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving capability
Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills
We are ultimately looking for individuals with excellent leadership skills, broad operational expertise, adaptability, and a strong technical background managing across all well operations.
Benefits
Long-term project opportunities (up to 36 months)
Exposure to a broad and technically diverse project portfolio
Work across multiple assets and rig types
Opportunity to contribute to significant UKCS operations
Collaborative, high-performing project teams
Challenging and rewarding engineering environment
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK unassisted.
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Drilling Superintendent – UKCS
Long-Term Projects | Diverse Asset Portfolio | Multiple Rig Types
Zenith are seeking a highly motivated Drilling Superintendent to join a major operator delivering long-term UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) projects. The role offers technically challenging work across diverse assets, well types, and rig environments.
Long term projects up to 36 months - offering stability, broad operational exposure, and a key role in high-profile UKCS delivery.
The Opportunity
Successful candidates will manage the planning and execution of well engineering activities across a broad operational landscape, including:
Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations
Development and well lifecycle projects
Subsea and platform well operations
Multi-asset campaigns across complex offshore environments
You will gain exposure to a variety of rig types and operational settings, including:
LWIVs
Semi-submersibles
Jack-Up rigs
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in professionals with:
Significant Drilling Superintendent experience
Strong UKCS operational knowledge
Significant exposure to mobile unit operations including P&A experience
Proven experience across multiple well projects and operations
Ability to work across diverse asset types and rig environments
Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving capability
Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills
We are ultimately looking for individuals with excellent leadership skills, broad operational expertise, adaptability, and a strong technical background managing across all well operations.
Benefits
Long-term project opportunities (up to 36 months)
Exposure to a broad and technically diverse project portfolio
Work across multiple assets and rig types
Opportunity to contribute to significant UKCS operations
Collaborative, high-performing project teams
Challenging and rewarding engineering environment
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK unassisted.
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Drilling Superintendent UKCS in London employer: Encore Technologies
Zenith is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets stability. As a Drilling Superintendent, you will benefit from long-term projects that not only provide job security but also extensive opportunities for professional growth and development within the UKCS sector. Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing and empowers employees to take on challenging roles across diverse assets, making every day rewarding and impactful.
