Project Engineering Manager

SLB; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

Generous pension contributions

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Mental health support

Job summary

SLB is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager in Crawley to lead the engineering delivery of gas treatment and sulphur removal projects within our Chemical group. You will coordinate design and development of mechanical equipment and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will mentor engineers, oversee ATEX/ASME compliant work, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions for oil & gas, biogas, and water treatment sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred but not essential.
• Project Management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the successful execution of engineering projects, delivering against scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSE objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, QA, and commissioning to ensure seamless delivery.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships as the main technical and commercial interface from kick-off to completion.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, supporting their development and driving excellence.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Mechanical/Process Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status preferred

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

ATEX standards

ASME standards

Job description

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world's greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world's growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It's what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond.

More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website at https://www.slb.com/

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering delivery of gas treatment and sulphur removal projects within our Chemical group based in Crawley. Working as part of ChampionX and in close collaboration with the legacy Cameron business, you will be responsible for coordinating engineering activities, overseeing the design and development of mechanical equipment, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role focuses on supporting the sourcing, design, and development of equipment such as chemical injection systems, skids, pumps, and control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant industry and customer standards including ATEX, ASME, and other international regulations. You will work on a diverse range of projects serving customers across the oil and gas, biogas, biofuels, water treatment, and industrial sectors.

As a senior member of the team, you will also lead and develop a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to help them reach their full potential while driving engineering excellence across the business.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the successful execution of engineering projects, delivering against agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSE objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, quality assurance, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the main technical and commercial interface from project kick-off through to completion.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project and graduate engineers, supporting their professional development, technical capability, and long-term career progression.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, project estimates, contract reviews, and bid submissions to secure and successfully deliver new business opportunities.
• Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and driving the adoption of engineering best practices across projects.
• Oversee the fabrication and inspection of pressure vessels, process skids, and packaged equipment, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), certification, and compliance activities to ensure quality and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred but not essential.
• Project Management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Technical Experience

• Proven experience delivering packaged process equipment projects on a global scale.
• Strong project delivery experience within the Oil & Gas, process plant, or related industries.
• Experience supporting bids, tendering activities, and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Good understanding of welding, fabrication, and piping systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to develop and motivate junior engineers.
• An energetic and engaging leadership style, capable of bringing out the best in a team and fostering a positive working environment.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• We offer private healthcare for employees and their families as well as subsidised dental care.
• We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
• Generous private employee-funded pension contributions.
• Income protection scheme and life insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We have multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.

BlueFlex Scheme

We offer hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days to achieve the right work-life balance and allotted time for participating in volunteering and sustainability efforts.

Why you should join us

• Developing future leaders.

Become a part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organisation and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team began their careers with us.

• Borderless Careers.

Our career-building approach means you'll have dedicated systems and an open, honest dialogue with managers and HR, helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions and functions.

• Women in STEM.

Diversity is a key part of our success, and we have focused on gender balance for nearly 25 years. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed.

Engage with cutting-edge technology positioned at the forefront of the industry, contributing to pioneering advancements.

Certifications and Awards

• The Disability Equality Index awarded us the title of "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" in 2025.
• Ranked among LinkedIn's "Top 25 Companies in the UK and France for Career Development" in 2025.
• Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.
• Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 overall on Indeed.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.