Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer

NRL; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer for a major FEED project at the Shaybah field. Based in Leatherhead, this one-year contract role offers leadership over safety and environmental activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and project success.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in safety and environmental engineering within oil and gas contexts, with strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven lead in technical safety and environmental engineering.
• Significant oil and gas project background.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical safety and environmental engineering activities during the FEED stage of the Shaybah field project.
• Provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Review and approve key deliverables related to technical safety and environmental performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project objectives and maintain safety excellence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on safety and environmental matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical safety engineering

Environmental engineering

Oil and gas experience

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer to join an established engineering contractor on a major FEED project for the Shaybah oil and gas field. Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, this role is ideal for an engineering professional with proven leadership skills and strong technical safety and environmental expertise. This is a one‑year contract position where you will play a key role in supporting the continued development and sustainability of the Shaybah field’s production facilities.

Salary: Competitive – Outside IR35 – Subject to QDOS assessment

Location and Working Pattern: Leatherhead, Surrey; 40‑hour week; Four office days required per week

Client Overview

Our client is a well‑established global engineering contractor delivering complex projects across the energy sector, including oil and gas developments and large‑scale infrastructure. They are recognised for their technical expertise and ability to deliver innovative solutions on high‑profile projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical safety and environmental engineering activities during the FEED stage of the Shaybah field project
• Provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards
• Review and approve key deliverables related to technical safety and environmental performance
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to meet project objectives and maintain safety excellence
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on safety and environmental matters

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience in a lead capacity within technical safety and environmental engineering
• Significant background in oil and gas projects
• Strong understanding of relevant industry safety and environmental regulations

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Familiarity with large‑scale FEED projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• Previous ARAMCO project experience desirable but not essential

If you meet the requirements and are ready to lead a critical role on this exciting project, please submit your CV today to be considered.