Senior Drilling Engineer

Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer (Hybrid Working) Overview: The Senior Drilling Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective well operations and abandonment activities. This role involves designing, managing costs and risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute drilling and abandonment operations in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements Prepare and review drilling programmes, cost estimates, and risk assessments Provide technical expertise for project planning, contractor selection, and tender evaluations Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for cost and efficiency optimisation Support ongoing operations with engineering advice and technical solutions Ensure compliance with well examination schemes, safety case regulations, and environmental standards Prepare and maintain all regulatory and operational documentation Review and update well operations procedures and manuals Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to improve performance and safety Collaborate with partners, contractors, and regulatory bodies as needed Promote and enforce company health, safety, and environmental policies Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline Significant experience in well engineering and operations Thorough understanding of drilling practises and well control principles General knowledge of geology, petroleum engineering, and reservoir management Field experience in wellsite operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Valid IWCF Well Control certification Valid BOSIET certification