Senior Drilling Engineer, Norwich This is an exciting and unique opportunity for to join our clients Drilling team where you will play a vital role in assisting in the well design process and development of drilling programs for future drilling operations, delivering technically and cost effective well designs. The successful individual will be critical to the planning and delivery of the drilling plans in a safe and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: Scope: Maintain technical integrity, assist in design documents, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement. Planning: Develop drilling programs, coordinate with departments, manage rig moves, and ensure compliance with regulations. Operational: Support Drilling Supervisor, review reports, and prepare meetings. Performance Monitoring: Keep detailed records, track non-productive time (NPT), and prepare end-of-well reports. Equipment: Ensure equipment meets standards and maintain records. Logistics: Manage equipment and services lists, and conduct logistic reviews. Costs: Track daily costs, review forecasts, and manage spending Key Requirements Include: Degree (BSc or BEng) in Mechanical Engineering and/or significant experience in well operations. Knowledge of well operations, including drilling, wireline, slickline, cementing, coiled tubing and completions Previous experience of well stimulation design and operations is advantageous but not essential Offshore experience of well operations would be an advantage. North Sea experience preferable. Capability of working with Drilling Software. Have a can do attitude, able to embrace a new approach to work activities and encourages others in the offshore project team to embrace change. Technical confidence and independence. Good communicator for internal and external relationships. Apply today for further details! With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.