Project Regulatory Manager

LutechResources; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Career growth

Hybrid work arrangement

Global offshore exposure

Job summary

Lutech Resources in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Project Regulatory Manager to oversee all regulatory compliance activities across the EPCI lifecycle for a major offshore energy project.

You'll coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and stakeholders, manage permits and certifications, and ensure alignment with international regulations. This senior role requires 10+ years in offshore oil & gas, fluent English, and a hybrid work setup in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of offshore oil & gas industry experience.
• Proven experience managing regulatory compliance on large offshore or FPSO projects.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory management across the EPCI lifecycle.
• Interface with regulatory authorities, clients, and project teams.
• Identify applicable legislation, regulations, permits, and certification requirements.
• Develop and maintain FPSO Regulatory Management Plan and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections.
• Provide regular reporting on regulatory status, risks and compliance to leadership.

Skills

Regulatory Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Analytical & Problem Solving

Planning & Coordination

Compliance & Audits

Learning from Events

Human Rights Management

Interface Management

Regulatory Strategy

Regulatory Risk

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Lutech Resources, we believe that successful projects start with the right people. With more than 25 years of experience, we connect highly skilled technical professionals with leading organizations across the energy, industrial, offshore, and engineering sectors. We support candidates throughout the entire recruitment journey, helping them find opportunities that align with their expertise, career ambitions, and professional growth.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in offshore energy infrastructure, delivering large-scale floating production and deepwater projects across the world. Operating throughout the complete project lifecycle, from concept development and engineering through construction, installation, commissioning, and operations, the organization is recognized for its commitment to technical excellence, operational reliability, safety, and innovation.

To support the successful delivery of major offshore developments, our client is seeking an experienced Project Regulatory Manager to oversee all regulatory compliance activities throughout the EPCI project lifecycle.

This is a highly visible position requiring extensive offshore industry experience, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and a comprehensive understanding of international regulatory frameworks, legislation, certification requirements, and compliance management within complex offshore projects.

The role:

As Project Regulatory Manager, you will act as the focal point for all project regulatory matters, ensuring that legislation, regulatory requirements, client obligations, and certification processes are effectively managed and integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Classification Societies, Regulatory Authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate all regulatory management activities throughout the EPCI project lifecycle.
• Define, interpret, verify, and manage interfaces between regulatory authorities, clients, and project teams.
• Identify, assess, and maintain all applicable legislation, regulations, standards, permits, and certification requirements relevant to the project.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively implemented throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and delivery phases.
• Develop and maintain the FPSO Regulatory Management Plan and associated compliance frameworks.
• Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on project execution and deliverables.
• Promote regulatory awareness and compliance culture across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Identify and coordinate regulatory training requirements for project personnel.
• Manage the Regulatory Query process in accordance with company procedures and governance standards.
• Coordinate regulatory reviews, audits, surveys, assessments, inspections, and acceptance activities.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, classification societies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance objectives are achieved.
• Track, monitor, and verify closure of regulatory actions, findings, and corrective measures.
• Ensure certificates, approvals, permits, and regulatory deliverables are issued and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive regulatory handover packages to support operational readiness and long‑term compliance management.
• Provide regular reporting on regulatory status, risks, progress, and compliance performance to project leadership.

What are we looking for?

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the offshore oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience managing regulatory compliance activities on large-scale offshore or FPSO projects.
• Strong understanding of international offshore regulations, certification processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary EPCI project environments.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities, classification societies, contractors, and clients.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, compliance assurance, audits, inspections, and certification processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory risks and compliance strategies throughout project execution.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Regulatory Management
• Process Analysis and Design
• Monitoring Performance and Compliance
• HSSE, Quality, Regulatory & Process Safety Leadership
• Human Rights Management
• Learning from Events
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Leadership and team coordination capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong planning, organization, and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces within international project environments

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to world‑class offshore energy projects.
• Salary range: €7500 - €9000 p/m (all incl) depending on level of experience and knowledge.
• A key leadership position within a multidisciplinary international project environment.
• Exposure to complex regulatory, compliance, and certification challenges on major offshore developments.
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and long‑term career growth.
• Competitive employment conditions aligned with your experience and expertise.

Additional Information

• Full‑time position (40 hours per week).
• Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Start date: January 2027.
• Offshore industry experience is required.
• Experience with FPSO or large‑scale offshore EPCI projects is highly preferred.

Interested?

• Are you an experienced Regulatory Manager with a strong background in offshore projects, compliance management, and international regulatory frameworks? We would love to hear from you. Discover how your expertise can contribute to the successful delivery of complex offshore energy projects within an international environment where safety, compliance, operational excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything we do.