Decommissioning Stewardship Engineer – Cost & Compliance Lead

North Sea Transition Authority; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Sea Transition Authority seeks a Decommissioning Stewardship Engineer to join the Decommissioning Team. You will analyse operator performance, cost and activity data to inform decisions and drive cost efficiency across late life decommissioning.

You will develop tailored engagement plans, support regulatory processes, and coordinate input across directorates to improve readiness and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant Oil & Gas industry experience with decommissioning exposure.
• Engineering or scientific degree (MSc in Decommissioning preferred).
• Proven ability to lead small projects and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organisation skills.
• Understanding of project management and planning processes.
• Experience coordinating with regulators and industry bodies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operator decommissioning performance, cost and activity data to inform decisions.
• Develop tailored stewardship engagement plans with the decommissioning manager.
• Support Measured Escalation Process for underperforming operators.
• Contribute to regulatory consultations and PWA/P&A deliverables.
• Review DP and provide cost forecasts and alternative re-use options.
• Prepare and deliver operator review meetings to influence decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate with well decommissioning, asset transition and supply chain teams.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Decommissioning knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Multi-discipline coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Professional body membership

Business planning & finance

Education

Engineering or Scientific degree

MSc in Decommissioning

Job description

North Sea Transition Authority seeks a Decommissioning Stewardship Engineer to join the Decommissioning Team. You will analyse operator performance, cost and activity data to inform decisions and drive cost efficiency across late life decommissioning.

You will develop tailored engagement plans, support regulatory processes, and coordinate input across directorates to improve readiness and outcomes.