Our Client are currently seeking an experienced Wellsite Drilling Engineer for a contract position in the UK. This is a hybrid role being offshore based with flexibility to work onshore as required.

The role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: -

Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Contract approx. 6 months

Temporary Contract - PAYE tax status

Start:- April 2026

Reports To Senior Drilling Engineer

Location:UK

Responsible for drilling engineering, design and technical integrity aspects of well projects and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of projects.

Provides drilling engineering input to well construction, workover and abandonment projects.

Ensures projects are planned in full compliance with corporate policies, standards, procedures and guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements and are executed safely and efficiently.

Keeps abreast of new and emerging technologies in support of Client’s objective to be an industry leader

Supports well delivery efficiency with benchmarking and performance analysis.

Ensure detailed risk assessments are prepared for planned well operations and risks are managed and mitigated as appropriate.

Preparation of Well Feasibility Notes, Concept Select Reports, and Basis of Design documents.

Preparation of time & cost estimates and AFEs for each project phase.

Monitors expenditure.

Preparation of Drilling Programmes, Well Notifications and Consents, equipment lists etc.

Interfaces effectively with other teams e.g. subsurface, projects, supply chain, finance to safely and successfully deliver the project.

Prepares and submits End of Well Reports in a timely manner

Captures and closes out lessons learned and analysis of NPT events.

Prepares and evaluates tenders. Acts as Technical Sponsor for certain contracts.

Supports the contractor management process by developing positive relationships with contractors and suppliers. Ensures contractor delivery against KPIs/scorecards.

Makes regular visits offshore to enhance onshore-offshore relationships and communications, participate in rig safety audits, promote and support Centrica and contractor safety-related initiatives etc.

Participates in the Wells’ duty rota and provides support to the Incident Management Team (IMT) in the event of a rig-related incident.

Competencies and Qualifications

Competencies

Delivery focused

Good HSE attitude and behaviours

Positive attitude and behaviours, together with flexibility

Competent in using Compass, Wellplan and Stresscheck software

Degree in an engineering, technology or science discipline

Experience in a well engineering/operations role, including jack-up and semi-submersible drilling operations.

Fully certified by a recognised Well Control Authority e.g. IWCF

Offshore medical, survival and MIST certification must be valid at the time of application

Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.