Senior Upstream Project Engineer - Hybrid, Energy Innovator

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our client in the oil and gas sector, based in Randburg, ZA with hybrid work options. You will oversee upstream projects from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while leading cross‑functional teams and managing contractors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 8 years in project engineering, with PMP or Pr Eng being a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum) or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project engineering and management within Oil & Gas, preferably upstream.
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI/PMP).

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of upstream oil and gas projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project execution plans with defined scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure effective communication.
• Oversee contractor and vendor selection and management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and company standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation.
• Manage changes and maintain proper documentation and approvals.
• Liaise with management, clients and regulators; prepare status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Cost control

Schedule management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our client in the oil and gas sector, based in Randburg, ZA with hybrid work options. You will oversee upstream projects from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while leading cross‑functional teams and managing contractors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 8 years in project engineering, with PMP or Pr Eng being a strong asset.