Senior Project Engineer

Full-time (office based) Norwich or Aberdeen.

At Aquaterra Energy, we provide specialist engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry. From drilling and field development to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewables and hydrogen projects – we help clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer with a proven track record in a similar role. The successful candidate will take full ownership of projects from handover through to completion. The ability to work independently in a high-intensity environment, along with excellent IT and communication skills, is essential for this position.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the delivery of projects/scopes of work as assigned by Business Unit Lead (BUL)/Project Engineering Lead, including project management oversight of a multi-disciplinary team, from sales handover to final closeout.

• Responsibility for assigned project data, scheduling, cost control, documentation management, and administration, working in conjunction with the project controls team where appropriate.

• Accountability for assigned project financial performance, including forecasting, cash flow, and invoice alignment with expenditure.

• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including commercial, contractual, design, and schedule related changes, escalating issues to senior management where appropriate.

• Interpret client change requests and draft, review, update and submit corresponding Variation Order Requests (VOR), seeking commercial compensation in both cost and time extension.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and third parties to support delivery success and long-term partnerships.

• Support technical sales activities by leading and contributing to technical bids and quotations, covering technical, operational, and commercial considerations.

• Delegate responsibilities effectively to support project and team objectives.

• Ensure clear communication of project expectations to all stakeholders and maintain adequate support across all active projects.

• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior management, clearly communicate data and information to the executive management team as required.

• Act as a mentor to graduates and / or project engineers within the team, developing their skills and competence to higher levels. Undertake the role of line manager as required.

• Management of a variety of contracts with the ability to recognise, reduce and control commercial and technical risks in the project.

• Regular review of supplier relationships to ensure that accounts and timeframes are correct true to project projections, expediting / mitigating any delays.

• Lead operational teams delivering your own projects, and occasionally support offshore operations as otherwise required.

• Assist Sales and Operations in providing technical guidance where appropriate.

• Creation, checking and approval of technical documents, procedures, reports and drawings linked to own project.

• Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with Aquaterra Energy policies and procedures and in line with ISO 18001/9001/14001 guidelines/requirements taking personal responsibility for all Quality, Health and Safety aspects of those projects for which you have responsibility.

About you:

• Qualification in a relevant Engineering/Mechanical or other relevant technical discipline or substantial, relevant experience within the offshore engineering environment.
• Minimum of five years experience of relevant or similar role with proven success
• Experience of successful client facing interactions
• Financial forecasting in a project environment experience
• Self motivated taking a price in delivering and meeting objectives
• The ability to exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.work at a high intensity and output rate but able to engage freely with team members. Demonstrates 

This role requires the unfettered right to work in the UK, this is not a sponsored role with our organisation.

At Aquaterra Energy we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

BENEFITS:

• Private Health Insurance
• Matching pension contribution
• Life cover x 4 basic salary 25 days
• Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Training & Development and commitment to CPD
• Reduced gym membership
• Employee assistance scheme Funded sports,
• social and charity events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Retail benefit scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.