Engineering Manager - Project at NOV

NOV; Kolbjørnsvik; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

International projects

Job summary

APL Norway AS is seeking experienced Engineering Managers to drive the technical execution of offshore projects. You will own engineering scope, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure all deliverables meet high quality standards and schedules.

Lead engineering delivery with a focus on safety, compliance, and collaboration across procurement, construction, and operations. Applicants should bring 5+ years of leadership in oil & gas and be eligible to work in Norway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering project leadership experience in oil & gas or offshore industry.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with Primavera and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the engineering scope and schedule for assigned projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management Team to align engineering activities with milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Skills

Leadership

English

Norwegian (adv)

Project management

Reading drawings

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

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Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing scope, schedule, and technical deliverables for offshore projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 5+ years of engineering project leadership experience in oil & gas or offshore industry
• Experience with project management tools like Primavera and engineering software
• Fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are an advantage
• Eligibility to work in Norway and willingness to travel to project sites
• Opportunity to lead engineering delivery of complex offshore projects
• Career development opportunities, including progression to larger projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Description

APL Norway AS is seeking experienced Engineering Manager(s) to drive the technical execution of our projects. The Engineering Manager will own engineering scope, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and guarantee that all engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities

Define and manage the engineering scope and schedule for assigned projects.

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Ensure all engineering deliverables meet APL's quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate closely with the Project Management Team to align engineering activities with overall project milestones.

Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep engineering work on track.

Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders.

Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across engineering processes.

Represent the engineering function in client and partner meetings as needed.

Report engineering performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in relevant Engineering field.

5+ years of experience in engineering project leadership within the oil & gas or offshore industry.

Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Strong knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and quality management systems.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Primavera) and engineering software.

Fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Safety‑focused mindset with a commitment to HSE best practices.

Eligibility to work in Norway and willingness to travel to project sites.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead the engineering delivery of technically complex offshore projects.
• Long-term project ownership with exposure to international clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and technical excellence are highly valued.
• Career development opportunities, including progression to larger projects and future Project Management roles.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.