Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Process & Rotating Packages

Bennetboss; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days from home)

Long-term freelance assignmentStarting

Rotterdam-based project team

Job summary

Bennetboss seeks a Senior Project Engineer for process and rotating equipment packages on an offshore energy project based in Rotterdam. You will steer packages from PO to delivery, coordinating suppliers, engineers, and the client to keep scope, cost and schedule under control.

The role demands leadership, risk management, and a commercial mindset, with a long-term freelance commitment starting December 2026 and a hybrid work pattern including two days from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in oil and gas with project/packaging management.
• Experience with process and rotating equipment packages.
• Work experience in Europe.
• Commercial mindset: cost control, change management, subcontracting, planning and risk management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain plan, schedule and budget for the process and rotating equipment packages.
• Track progress, foresee risks and ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain cost discipline and manage contractual changes.
• Coordinate between engineering, procurement and construction and act as main contact for suppliers and client.
• Lead technical evaluations and risk assessments; ensure documentation meets standards.
• Coach and develop less experienced engineers.

Skills

Project management

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Bennetboss seeks a Senior Project Engineer for process and rotating equipment packages on an offshore energy project based in Rotterdam. You will steer packages from PO to delivery, coordinating suppliers, engineers, and the client to keep scope, cost and schedule under control.

The role demands leadership, risk management, and a commercial mindset, with a long-term freelance commitment starting December 2026 and a hybrid work pattern including two days from home.