Senior Project Engineer

SBM Offshore N.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee and coordinate complex project activities in the oil and gas sector.

The role emphasizes leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and rigorous adherence to budgets and schedules. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience, with strong skills in communication, risk assessment, and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years' experience in oil and gas project engineering.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and technical capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Review technical documentation for standards, safety, and policies.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators across all phases.
• Mentor and guide the project engineering team for continuous improvement.
• Support junior engineers' development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Purpose

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.

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.

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.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills

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