Strategic Offshore Decommissioning Lead

NES Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Decommissioning Manager to lead and support decommissioning activities across the offshore energy sector from our Aberdeen office. The role drives safe, compliant, cost‑effective and sustainable decommissioning solutions, providing strategic leadership and engagement with key industry stakeholders.

The position involves developing industry guidance, influencing policy, and supporting the long‑term sustainability of the UK decommissioning supply chain.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in oil & gas, offshore energy or decommissioning.
• Strong understanding of offshore decommissioning activities and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across industry, government and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across decommissioning activities.
• Develop innovative, efficient and sustainable decommissioning strategies.
• Encourage circular economy principles, asset reuse opportunities, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, challenges and opportunities to inform strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with operators, contractors, regulators, government bodies and industry groups.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, workshops and consultations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on their impact to industry stakeholders.
• Support policy development relating to offshore decommissioning and energy transition objectives.
• Coordinate responses to government consultations and regulatory initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of UKCS regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Lead the development, review and improvement of industry guidance documents and best practice recommendations.
• Promote the adoption of recognised standards and lessons learned across the sector.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved decommissioning outcomes.
• Support knowledge sharing and collaboration across offshore energy sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Decommissioning Manager to lead and support decommissioning activities across the offshore energy sector from our Aberdeen office. The role drives safe, compliant, cost‑effective and sustainable decommissioning solutions, providing strategic leadership and engagement with key industry stakeholders.

The position involves developing industry guidance, influencing policy, and supporting the long‑term sustainability of the UK decommissioning supply chain.