Senior Project Engineer - Oil & Gas Leader (Rotterdam)

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

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.