Senior Drilling / Plug & Abandonment Engineer

Prodrill; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading well engineering consultancy in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Drilling / Plug & Abandonment Engineer. You will join a team to work on varied projects, supporting the Well Team Leader to achieve deliverables. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and strong communication skills, alongside experience in a project-driven environment. The role offers competitive salary and potential for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project-driven environment either in an operator or service company.
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience as Wells or P&A Engineer.
• You will have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in all aspects of the project through all work phases.
• Supporting new wells and plug & abandonment projects.
• Design and prepare wells and well abandonments as per regulations.
• Develop time and cost estimates.

Skills

Good numerical and data management skills

Strong communicator

Good critical thinking skills

Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Highly organised

Team-player

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Stresscheck

Wellplan

Compass

Job description

Senior Drilling / Plug & Abandonment Engineer

Job Reference: J10127

Job Posted: 22/10/2025

Location: Aberdeen

Job Reference: J10127

Job Posted: 22/10/2025

Zenith Energy Limited is a leading well engineering consultancy and project management company providing a range of specialist services to the oil and gas industry.

An independent company, owned and managed by engineers, respected across the industry, our footprint includes offices in Aberdeen, Perth Australia, Dakar Senegal, and Abu Dhabi. We have built a strong reputation for delivering quality services on time and within budget.

Zenith have a variety of projects both in the UK and Globally encompassing new wells for energy (oil gas and geothermal) rare mineral extraction, carbon capture and plug and abandonment.

With our people being our most important asset, it is time to grow our team further to meet the continued planned growth across the company.

We have a staff opportunity for Senior Drilling and Plug & Abandonment Engineer; you will join a team of experienced well engineers to work on a variety of projects and in particular support the Well Team Leader to ensure the deliverables are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in all aspects of the project through all work phases, working under the leadership and direction of the Well Team Leader.
• Supporting new wells and plug & abandonment projects in particular subsea and surface wellhead P&A.
• Designing and preparing wells and well abandonments in accordance with UK oil & gas regulations.
• Ability to work with interventions and subsea expertise.
• Ability to follow a specific plan, document process, findings and recommendations as the project progresses.
• Skilled at reviewing various scenarios, and work through information to ensure the best options are considered for the project.
• Develop time and cost estimates.
• Prepare end-of-well reports and other required technical documentation.
• Ensure that all abandonments designs adhere to company standards and industry regulations.

HSEQ

• Promote Zenith's vision and values to internal and external stakeholders, in particular for Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner complying with Zenith Policies and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, and Industry Guidance Notes.
• Exhibit safe behaviours at all times when on company property and/or on company business.
• Apply the required HSEQ Management System as appropriate to the project(s).

About you

• You will have a bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Good numerical and data management skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communicator both verbally and written communication.
• Able to demonstrate good critical thinking skills.
• Computer software working knowledge; e.g. Stresscheck / Wellplan / Compass advantageous.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude with good problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise daily/weekly workload to achieve common goals and deadlines.
• Team-player, sharing ideas with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Experience working in a project-driven environment either in an operator or service company.
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience as Wells or P&A Engineer working for Oil & Gas Operating Companies in the UK.
• You will have the right to work in the UK as no sponsorship will be given.

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