Strategic Upstream Energy Consultant

Anton-OSS; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton is seeking a Consultant-Strategic Collaboration to advise on partnerships in Upstream oil & gas. You will coordinate with geoscientists, engineers, and commercial/legal teams to translate objectives into executable projects and assess required capabilities, budgets, and execution programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, international experience, and strong economic and risk assessment skills to guide high-level decisions in complex projects.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of professional Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with substantial experience in E&P activities.
• Extensive experience in developing, scoping, planning, and managing complex E&P projects and programs.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of geoscientists, engineers, and technical professionals.
• Strong experience in petroleum economics, commercial evaluation, project structuring, and technical-commercial risk assessment.
• Knowledge of E&P fiscal regimes and commercial frameworks, with the ability to identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks.
• Demonstrated experience working with major international E&P companies and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide high-level technical and commercial advice in complex project environments.
• International Upstream experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic collaborations and partnership opportunities in the Upstream Oil & Gas sector, including commercial structuring and contracting approaches.
• Translate strategic E&P objectives into executable projects by coordinating with multidisciplinary technical, commercial, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Assess the required technical capabilities, staffing, facilities, and resources for strategic E&P projects.
• Conduct petroleum economic evaluations and provide technical and commercial input to support management decision-making.
• Advise on project budgets, technical requirements, specifications, scope, and execution programs.
• Define and develop strategic E&P project scopes and programs in coordination with planning and relevant stakeholders.
• Assess the technical and commercial viability of E&P opportunities and identify potential development opportunities.
• Support management in resolving complex technical and commercial challenges during project execution.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising geoscientists, engineers, and other technical professionals.
• Evaluate technical and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor global E&P industry trends, partnership models, contracting methodologies, and emerging opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide expert guidance on complex Upstream projects and programs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Economic evaluation

Contracting & commercial

Upstream E&P

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Postgraduate degree in Geoscience or Engineering

Job description

Anton is seeking a Consultant-Strategic Collaboration to advise on partnerships in Upstream oil & gas. You will coordinate with geoscientists, engineers, and commercial/legal teams to translate objectives into executable projects and assess required capabilities, budgets, and execution programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, international experience, and strong economic and risk assessment skills to guide high-level decisions in complex projects.