Senior Drilling Engineer Temporary Contract Start Date: - ASAP Duration: - 8 months Our Oil & Gas Operating Client are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer for a temporary contract in the UK. This is a hybrid role based in Aberdeen. The role and its responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - A robust and proven track record of Drilling Engineering and P&A projects/activities having worked directly for Oil & Gas Operating Companies Extensive knowledge of the UKCS is required to be in a position to apply for this vacancy The successful incumbent will provide drilling engineering input to well abandonment projects Ensuring the project is planned in full compliance with corporate policies, standards, procedures and guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements and are executed safely and efficiently Applying appropriate techniques and processes to drive performance through benchmarking and data analysis Ensuring detailed risk assessments are prepared for planned well decommissioning and risks are managed and mitigated as appropriate Interfacing effectively with other teams e.g. subsurface, projects, supply chain, finance to safely and successfully deliver the project Contributing to the required time and cost estimates and performance tracking for each project phase The capture and close-out of lessons learnt and analysis of NPT events, and for the preparation and submission of end of well reports Supports the contractor management process by developing positive relationships with contractors and suppliers. Ensures contractor delivery against KPIs/scorecards A strong background in a well engineering/operations role A focus on delivery A strong attitude to HSE and associated behaviours Sound commercial awareness: project financing and cost control principles. Demonstrating an innovative approach, to ensure cost-effective, safe and environmentally acceptable engineering solutions Well-developed communication skills and be capable of working independently and as part of a team Experience of risk management techniques and processes Competent in using COMPASS, WELLPLAN and StressCheck software Candidates must be fully certified having a valid IWCF Level 4 Drilling & Subsea certificate. Candidates must be match-fit for occasional offshore visits to meet the needs of the business. Certification to include, but not limited to a UKOA medical, survival and MIST certification. Applications can only be accepted from individuals with The Right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available.