Senior Project Engineer - Process & Rotating Packages

SBM Offshore; Poeldijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore in Rotterdam seeks a Senior Project Engineer for Process & Rotating Packages to lead complex FPSO projects. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary activities, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure technical excellence across all project phases.

You bring 10+ years of oil & gas project engineering experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in project engineering in oil & gas.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Oversee coordination between engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Conduct and oversee advanced technical evaluations, risk assessments and feasibility studies.
• Monitor and drive project progress and implement corrective actions.
• Review technical documentation for standards, safety and company policies.
• Serve as liaison with clients, contractors and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous technical excellence.
• Support development of the project engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Engineering fundamentals

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us:

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long‑term, asset‑backed business model that delivers high‑availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Senior Project Engineer - Process & Rotating Packages

• Location: Rotterdam Office, NL
• Job Family: FPSO/TMS & Renewables

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.

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