Senior Offshore Project Engineer – Global Assignments

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package commensurate with exp.

Performance bonus potential

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

International assignments

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee offshore facility projects from concept to handover. Based in Soweto, Gauteng, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, and schedules, and ensure compliance with SHE standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Mechanical/Civil/Naval degree, 10+ years in Oil & Gas project management with offshore focus, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Naval Architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' project management experience in Oil & Gas, offshore focus.
• PM methods and tools knowledge (e.g., PMI, APMP) is required.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Legal authorization to work in South Africa and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution and delivery of offshore facility projects.
• Develop scopes, objectives, budgets and schedules aligned to strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, construction and operations.
• Oversee design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Ensure SHE compliance and regulatory standards throughout.
• Manage risks, issues and changes across the lifecycle.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
• Control costs and monitor progress against budget and schedule.
• Review technical deliverables and approve key milestones.
• Ensure smooth handover to operations.

Skills

Project management

Offshore engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder interface

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Naval Architecture

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee offshore facility projects from concept to handover. Based in Soweto, Gauteng, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, and schedules, and ensure compliance with SHE standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Mechanical/Civil/Naval degree, 10+ years in Oil & Gas project management with offshore focus, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.