Engineering Manager - Projects

NOV; Agder; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead offshore projects

International exposure

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

APL Norway AS seeks experienced Engineering Managers to drive the technical execution of offshore projects. The Engineering Manager will own engineering scope, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure all deliverables meet high standards of quality and are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities include defining scope, mentoring teams, coordinating with PM, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering projects in oil & gas or offshore.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the engineering scope and schedule for projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical guidance.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management to align activities with milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Review and approve technical documentation and drawings.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes.
• Represent engineering in client and partner meetings as needed.
• Report engineering performance metrics to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Engineering software

Job description

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 within a global company.