Verification Lead, Offshore Midstream and Downstream

DNV; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplementary pension plan

Company-paid life insurance

Profit sharing scheme

Annual holiday bonus (Syntec)

Anniversary recognition awards

Comprehensive health insurance

Lunch vouchers €10/day

5 weeks annual leave

12 RTT days

50% transport subsidy

Job summary

DNV, based in Paris, France, seeks a verification professional to support delivering verification and technical assurance services for Oil & Gas projects across the energy sector. You will contribute to project delivery, coordinate engineering activities, and work directly with clients and key project stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, manage verification initiatives, and collaborate with experts across regions to ensure high-quality assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant Oil & Gas experience with project management exposure.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in Oil & Gas facilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in multidisciplinary, international teams.
• Professional fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel occasionally according to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and support business development activities, including proposal preparation and project scoping.
• Manage verification projects from planning and coordination through to delivery, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Coordinate engineering activities across clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support effective project execution.
• Perform independent verification and technical reviews of mechanical engineering deliverables in line with industry codes, standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with DNV experts across disciplines and regions to deliver high-quality assurance services.
• Further develop your technical expertise and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Verification Team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Bilingual English and French

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Based in Paris, France, you will support the delivery of verification and technical assurance services for projects across the Oil & Gas sector and the wider energy industry. In this role, you will contribute to project delivery, coordinate engineering activities and work directly with clients and key project stakeholders.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Build strong relationships with clients and support business development activities, including proposal preparation and project scoping.
• Manage verification projects, from planning and coordination through to delivery, ensuring agreed schedules and budgets are met.
• Coordinate engineering activities across clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support effective project execution.
• Perform independent verification and technical reviews of mechanical engineering deliverables in line with applicable industry codes, standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with DNV experts across disciplines and regions to deliver high-quality assurance services.
• Further develop your technical expertise and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Verification Team.

What we offer

Financial Benefits

• Supplementary pension plan with a company contribution of 5% of base salary after one year of service
• Fully company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Profit sharing scheme
• Annual holiday bonus (Syntec)
• Anniversary recognition awards

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive supplementary health insurance
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Lunch vouchers worth €10 per working day, with 60% funded by the company

Time Off & Flexibility

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• 12 additional RTT days per year
• Employee Time Savings Account (CET)

Transportation Support

• 50% reimbursement of public transport subscription

Additional Perks

• Access to social housing support through Action Logement
• Business travel expense reimbursement in line with company policy
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global organization

Join DNV and be part of a company that values your wellbeing, supports your development, and recognizes your contributions.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

You have a solid technical foundation with good commercial awareness and strong interpersonal skills. You enjoy solving engineering challenges, coordinating with different stakeholders and working with clients and colleagues to deliver practical solutions. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry, ideally in project management or a similar role.
• Good understanding of mechanical equipment and systems used in Oil & Gas facilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Professional fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel occasionally according to project needs.

It Would Also Be An Advantage If You Have

• Experience with commercial bidding and proposal development.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards, such as API, ASME, ISO or IEC.
• Knowledge of project execution processes within EPC or operator environments.
• A project management certification or relevant professional membership.
• Experience working in consultancy or third-party verification.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.