FPSO Delivery Lead Act as the Client’s FPSO Delivery Lead, accountable for the end‑to‑end execution of FPSO delivery under FEED and EPCI contracts. The role ensures that engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, to schedule, and in full compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. The FPSO Delivery Lead provides strategic and operational leadership to contractors and internal stakeholders, manages complex interfaces, and drives overall project performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage FPSO delivery across all project phases, including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, offshore installation, commissioning, and handover
Act as the primary single-point interface between the client and FPSO contractors, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and quality
Drive contractor performance through clear leadership, governance, and effective oversight of engineering execution, critical equipment delivery, and fabrication yard activities
Lead, develop, and manage the FPSO project and engineering teams, ensuring clear accountability and strong technical direction
Champion HSEQ excellence, acting as a visible safety leader and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Manage interfaces with SURF, WHP, marine operations, and other project workstreams to ensure seamless integration and schedule alignment
Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks, opportunities, changes, and contractual claims
Support contracting and tendering activities, including scope development, technical bid evaluations, and contractor recommendations
Ensure adherence to project specifications, applicable international standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the FPSO delivery lifecycle
Monitor and report progress against key milestones, ensuring timely resolution of technical, schedule, and interface issues
Lead technical completion, acceptance, and close‑out of all FPSO contractual and engineering deliverables
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across all phases of project delivery
Travel to fabrication yards, interface locations, and offshore worksites as required to support delivery executionEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 12 years of experience in FPSO, FSU, or comparable offshore oil and gas developments
Demonstrated leadership experience delivering FPSO projects across FEED and EPC/EPCI phases
Experience working with both operators and major offshore contractors
Strong understanding of FPSO contractual models, including Lease & Operate structures
Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
In‑depth knowledge of FPSO contractors, suppliers, shipyards, and market dynamicsCore Competencies & Skills
Strong contract, commercial, and change management capability
Solid experience with procurement strategies, ITT processes, and scope definition
Detailed knowledge of international offshore regulations, classification rules, and industry standards
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
Decisive, delivery‑focused leadership style with strong attention to HSEQ, cost, schedule, and execution performance
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