SENIOR RESERVOIR ENGINEER

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer. This is a permanent staff position with a hybrid working system in place.

The Role:

At our client, subsurface teams play a vital role in maximising value from some of the UK Continental Shelf’s most important offshore assets. As Senior Reservoir Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the Greater Laggan Area portfolio, helping to optimise field performance, mature development opportunities and support informed business decisions.

Working within a highly collaborative subsurface team, you will combine reservoir engineering expertise with commercial awareness to identify opportunities that enhance recovery, increase value and support long-term asset performance. You will be a trusted technical authority, influencing decisions across operations, wells, developments and commercial functions.

The role offers the opportunity to own key reservoir engineering deliverables, including forecasting, reserves and resources management, integrated asset modelling and production optimisation. Your insights will help shape development planning and support the delivery of safe, efficient and compliant operations.

Communication is central to success in this position. You will work closely with Joint Venture partners, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, presenting technical work clearly and translating uncertainty into practical recommendations that support decision-making.

What we are looking for in potential candidates:

We’re looking for an experienced reservoir engineer who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative, pragmatic approach to leadership.

Leadership & Responsibilities

Provide reservoir engineering leadership across a portfolio of producing gas and condensate assets

Drive production optimisation, forecasting and reserves/resource management activities

Lead or coordinate technical studies that deliver measurable value to the business

Influence multidisciplinary teams and support high-quality, data-driven decisions

Build strong relationships with Joint Venture partners, regulators and key stakeholders

Mentor and support the development of less experienced colleagues while promoting best practice

Experience & Qualifications

Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline

Significant experience within upstream oil and gas asset management or production operations

Proven expertise in reservoir simulation, forecasting and reservoir performance analysis

Practical experience using industry-standard reservoir engineering and modelling software

Strong understanding of reservoir management, field optimisation and development planning

Excellent communication, presentation and technical reporting skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels