Project Engineer

NES Fircroft; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting for a Project Engineer to support a major offshore decommissioning campaign in Australia. The role covers planning through to execution, including heavy‑lift operations, subsea construction and onshore load‑in.

The initial base is Docklands, VIC with a transition to offshore rotations during key phases. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, marine and contractor teams, ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery of decommissioning

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in project engineering within oil & gas, offshore construction, marine, heavy construction or decommissioning.
• Strong planning, coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and readiness support for offshore decommissioning activities, coordinating with engineering, operations, marine and contractor teams.
• Assist in safety cases, site safety plans and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate interfaces across project, engineering, operations, supply chain and contractors.
• Support schedule development, stakeholder coordination and vessel mobilisation planning.
• Participate in HAZID, risk assessments and risk/opportunity management.
• Assist vessel audits, regulatory readiness, safety onboarding and emergency response planning.
• Engage in Installation Readiness and mobilisation readiness activities.
• Provide engineering support during offshore execution and monitor progress against approved plans.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer – Offshore Decommissioning

Location: Docklands, VIC

Contract: 18 months

Roster: Office-based with offshore 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off during key execution phases

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support a major offshore decommissioning campaign involving the preparation, removal, transportation and onshore load‑in of approximately 13 offshore platforms, comprising around 32,000 tonnes of topsides and 57,000 tonnes of steel jackets.

The campaign will involve offshore facility preparation, demolition, heavy‑lift vessel operations, subsea construction, transportation and onshore load‑in and set‑down.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically complex offshore campaign from planning through to execution.

About the Role

You will support the planning, execution readiness and delivery of offshore decommissioning activities, working closely with engineering, operations, marine and contractor teams.

Key areas may include:

• Topsides preparation and removal
• Heavy‑lift vessel operations
• Subsea construction
• Offshore execution
• Onshore load‑in and set‑down

The role will initially be based in Docklands, transitioning to an offshore rotational roster during key execution phases.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Readiness

• Support project deliverables, procedures, execution plans and technical reviews.
• Provide engineering input into safety cases, site safety plans and environmental/regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate project, engineering, operations, supply chain and contractor interfaces.
• Support schedule development, stakeholder coordination and vessel mobilisation planning.
• Participate in HAZID, risk assessments and risk/opportunity management.
• Support vessel audits, regulatory readiness, safety onboarding and emergency response planning.
• Participate in Installation Readiness Reviews and mobilisation readiness activities.

Offshore Execution

• Transition into a field engineering role during offshore execution.
• Support safe and efficient delivery of offshore activities.
• Provide engineering support to offshore operations and vessel management teams.
• Support Management of Change processes.
• Monitor execution against approved plans, procedures and project requirements.
• Coordinate engineering and operational interfaces while maintaining strong safety and environmental standards.

Skills & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Project engineering experience within oil & gas, offshore construction, marine, heavy construction or decommissioning.
• Experience supporting projects from planning through to field execution.
• Understanding of offshore construction and/or heavy‑lift operations.
• Experience working with contractors and complex project interfaces.
• Knowledge of Australian regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Strong project management, planning, coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental performance.

Experience in offshore decommissioning, topsides/jacket removal, heavy‑lift vessel operations or subsea construction will be highly regarded.

For more information or to discuss the opportunity, please contact Cameron Anderson at [e-mail].

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.