Senior Project Engineer

SBM Offshore; Poeldijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and oversee complex offshore projects from Rotterdam office. You will manage plans, schedules and budgets, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction activities across disciplines to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in project engineering within oil and gas, with strong leadership, risk management and stakeholder communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project engineering within oil & gas.
• Proven leadership and ability to coordinate multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project plans, schedules and budgets to meet objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction teams to satisfy all project requirements.
• Perform advanced technical evaluations, risk assessments and feasibility studies to guide decisions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Review technical documentation ensuring adherence to standards, safety regulations and company policies.
• Act as liaison with clients, contractors and regulators for clear communication across phases.
• Mentor and guide the project engineering team to foster continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Support junior engineers and their development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentorship

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PM software

Job description

As a Senior Project Engineer, you play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex projects. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all technical and administrative project activities, ensuring the project objectives are met efficiently and within budget and time constraints. This senior role requires strong leadership and in-depth expertise across multiple project disciplines.

• Location: Rotterdam Office, NL

Responsibilities

• You lead the development and management of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• You oversee coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring all project requirements are thoroughly met.
• You conduct and oversee advanced technical evaluations, risk assessments, and feasibility studies to guide project decision-making.
• You monitor and drive project progress, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to ensure milestones are met.
• You lead the review of technical documentation, ensuring adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• You act as key liaison with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all project phases.
• You provide guidance and mentorship to the project engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• You mentor more junior project engineers and support their development

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Functional Competencies

• Commercial
• Contractual change identification and management
• Cost and budget control
• SBM Product Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Third parties relation management
• Negotiation
• Sub-contracting
• Risk Management
• Planning