Commissioning Lead

Woodland Consultancy Services; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in the energy sector seeks a Commissioning Lead for a significant EPC project based in Surrey. The successful candidate will lead operations, manage deliverables, and work closely with engineering teams. The ideal applicant has a BSc in Engineering, 15-20 years in oil and gas, and strong technical writing skills. The contract runs for 12-18 months at a rate of £70 per hour. Hybrid working is possible, requiring at least 4 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of oil and gas experience.
• Knowledge of Total Energies OPERCOM methodology and iCAPs Completions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Commissioning and Operations deliverables.
• Lead a small Commissioning & Operations team.
• Develop high-quality Commissioning & Operations deliverables including plans and procedures.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Planning

Leadership

Organisation

Education

BSc / B.Eng. Degree in Engineering or HNC in relevant subjects

Job description

COMMISSIONING LEAD – CONTRACT – SURRAY

Our Client is seeking a Commissioning Lead to work on an EPC Project for an initial 12 – 18 month contract role starting January 2026.

EXPERIENCE

• BSc / B.Eng. Degree in Engineering or HNC in relevant subjects
• 15-20 years oil and gas experience
• Good technical writing skills and experience in writing deliverables is essential
• Self-motivated with good planning, leadership and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of Total Energies OPERCOM methodology and iCAPs Completions an advantage

JOB SCOPE

Our Client requires an experienced Commissioning Lead/Manager to lead the Home Office phase of the CPF EPC Project. This role will report directly to the Project Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the delivery of Commissioning and Operations deliverables and ensure commissioning and operations objectives are embedded into the design
• Leading a small Commissioning & Operations team based in our Client’s Surrey office.
• The development of a high number of good quality Commissioning & Operations deliverables including plans, procedures, PC&C task registers, check lists, test sheets, CMS set up, etc.
• Attending Engineering reviews, HAZOP, Model, P&ID, plot plan, as required.
• Working closely and collaboratively with our Client’s Engineering and Construction teams, client Commissioning Manager and client Operations Engineers
• Weekly monthly / reporting, budget management, ensuring development of deliverables is in accordance with the FEED schedule
• Business travel to Iraq is not expected.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Project covers the upstream development of Ratawi field. It is located about 70 km west of Basra. Project Phase 2 is the full field development of Ratawi field. It involves drilling of 221 wells feeding a new built CPF, to Client standards, with a targeted yearly production of 210 kbopd. The associated gas will be exported to GMP for commercialisation into the Iraqi commercial gas grid. The CPF shall be designed for 221 kbopd peak (210 kbopd yearly average with an availability of 95%) and include a water treatment for Produced Water Re-Injection (PWRI) into the developed reservoirs (Yamama and Mauddud). The water production and injection rates are both estimated around 350 kbwpd.

The gas will be compressed and exported to the Gas Processing Plant (GPP) of the Gas Midstream Project, along with the condensate recovered from the gas compression. In turn, a centralised fuel gas and power plant is planned in the GPP to cover the needs of both Gas Upstream and GMP projects.

DURATION

Start: January 2026, initial term 12–18 months.

HOURS

40 per week.

LOCATION

The role will be based on minimum 4 days a week in our Client’s Offices in Surrey. Hybrid working may be possible with one day remote.

RATE

£70.00 per hour Ltd co rate.

If the role is Likely to be outside of IR35 the final decision will only be made after a QDOS assessment.

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.

For more information please contact Sandra Tye.