Senior Flow Assurance Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer for a 6-month contract in Leatherhead, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in flow assurance modelling, particularly using OLGA and PIPESIM software. Responsibilities include conducting Flow Assurance studies, developing pipeline simulation models, and collaborating with multi-discipline project teams. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant global projects in the energy transition space, alongside competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Challenging projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in flow assurance modelling.
• Experience with steady-state and transient hydraulic analyses.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flow Assurance studies using industry software.
• Develop and assess simulation models and results.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to flow assurance strategies.

Skills

Flow assurance modelling experience

Pipeline simulation using OLGA

Strong report writing skills

Team collaboration

Thermodynamics knowledge

Tools

OLGA

PIPESIM

PIPENET

HYSYS

Multiflash

Job description

Flow Assurance Engineers - Outside IR35 6 Month Contract - Based in Leatherhead, Surrey

New Vacancies

2 x Senior Flow Assurance Engineers
Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience – Outside IR35

2 x Lead Flow Assurance Engineers
Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience – Outside IR35

Requirements:

• Aramco experience
• 5 working days per week in the Leatherhead office

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Project: Shaybah – Aramco

Background

Our client’s Consulting International division draws on a heritage of over thirty-five years specialising in the front-end phases of engineering projects, from pre-feasibility up to and including preliminary Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phases. In addition, they undertake small FEEDs and provide specialist consultancy services through later phases of projects.

The front-end nature of the work means involvement in developments in areas and technologies new to the engineering industry.

With clients ranging from large international organisations to smaller independent companies, our client is currently heavily involved globally in the transition from oil and gas to other sources of energy, including hydrogen and ammonia, decarbonisation, production of biofuels, and the move towards minimal manning of offshore production facilities. Other projects include strategy and master plan development (Decisioneering process), financial modelling, product and energy optimisation, maximising asset performance, and petrochemical integration.

Over the years, our client has provided support for some of the largest industry capital investments in modern times. Moreover, they have acted as lender’s advisor on well over 200 projects for a broad range of clients and financial institutions across many sectors, including upstream and downstream oil and gas, speciality chemicals, mining, biofuels, pulp and paper, power, and general infrastructure.

The Process Engineering team is at the heart of project design, using technical expertise and problem-solving skills to develop optimum technical solutions, while working alongside other engineering disciplines to ensure a robust, economic, and safe design. The Flow Assurance Group sits within the Process Engineering team.

Opportunities within Process Engineering – Consulting International (Our Client)

Our client attracts some of the best engineering talent globally, as their expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. This approach enables them to deliver cutting-edge solutions and services to clients. Diversity is respected and valued across the organisation.

The engineering team is growing, and our client is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a desire to learn and expand their experience.

Working as part of Consulting International offers the opportunity to join a global, diverse, service-oriented organisation. You will work as part of small project teams developing concept and early project definition in the Oil & Gas sector.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a flow assurance engineer on a range of upstream projects and conducting Flow Assurance studies using industry software packages such as OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.
• Developing pipeline simulation models, performing simulations of selected cases as defined by self or project requirements, and assessing simulation results.
• Performing design calculations and preparing technical reports in accordance with company and project quality requirements.
• Reporting to the Flow Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Contributing to flow assurance strategies, philosophies, and procedures.
• Demonstrating excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

Our client provides challenging opportunities for engineers on projects and supports the development of both technical and leadership skills. The aim is to invest in engineers and help them gain a wide range of experience across consultancy and process design, enabling a varied and stimulating career.

Working with our client means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive compensation focused on total rewards, engineers are supported with on-the-job training and professional development opportunities for continued growth.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in single and multiphase pipeline (steady-state and transient hydraulic) analyses using industry-standard software such as OLGA, PIPESIM, PIPENET, etc. is essential.
• Minimum 10 years’ hands‑on experience in flow assurance modelling using OLGA transient simulation software.
• Experience in assessing flow assurance issues such as slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, and corrosion using simulation software, and providing effective mitigation solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline project group with minimal supervision.
• Experience in pipeline sizing and thermo-hydraulics studies, including transient analysis covering shutdown, blowdown, start-up, ramp-up, and turndown scenarios.
• Experience in pipeline overpressure protection studies, including surge pressure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of flow assurance issues and mitigation methods.
• Good understanding of thermodynamics; experience with Multiflash preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Excellent computer skills and strong oral and written communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in flow assurance conceptual and front-end studies, and topsides process engineering activities, including HYSYS modelling, would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Proven ability to plan and execute studies.
• Ability and experience presenting to clients.
• Operational experience is beneficial but not essential.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.