Civil Engineer

Engineering
Aberdeenshire
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Description

Zenith-Energy are working with our E&P Operator client who are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to work with them on a contract basis. This can either be based in Aberdeen, or UK remote with East Africa site visits.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Extensive years in civil engineering
  • Engineering degree
  • Remote infrastructure and wellsite preparation experience
  • Applicants will have experience working directly for Oil & Gas Operators.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting with the Civil engineering work required for below;

  • Develop key C&P templates jointly with Client (e.g. Strategy Doc, RTA, ITT package) to be used in the campaign
  • In-Country Site Visit & Reconnaissance
  • Conduct a detailed field visit to the wellsite, access roads, and associated infrastructure (e.g. camp pads, water points) to assess current conditions, verify as-built status, and identify any degradation or reinstatement needs post-suspension.
  • Gap Assessment of Remaining Civil Scope
  • Review completed vs. outstanding civil works (e.g. base course, drainage, pad condition, water/waste pits) against original scope and issue updated operational requirements for a single-well campaign. Evaluate auger/conductor mobilisation cost vs using a drilling rig. Evaluate pit requirements considering water transport. Identify water source with cost for transportation.
  • Single Source vs. Tender Strategy Evaluation
  • Develop or update technical scope of work, drawings, specifications, and evaluation criteria for inclusion in the tender package, ensuring alignment with revised operational needs.

Tender Evaluation & Award Recommendation

  • Lead technical evaluation of bids (or single-source proposal), including compliance checks, schedule, methodology, and cost benchmarking; prepare award recommendation for Client.

Technical Execution Plan Development

  • Collaborate with selected contractor to finalise construction methodology, sequencing, equipment mobilisation, and QA/QC protocols tailored to the revised scope and timeline.
  • Cost Estimate & Budget Alignment
  • Prepare a detailed cost estimate for the remaining civil works, including contingencies, and align with Client Company budget expectations for a single-well operation.

Assurance & Acceptance Framework

  • Define the assurance process for completed work and final acceptance criteria to be signed off by the Well Team Lead.
  • Schedule Integration
  • Align civil works schedule with drilling mobilisation and logistics timelines, identifying critical path activities and potential bottlenecks.
  • HSE interface Planning
  • Ensure HSE engagement plans are updated.

Must have the Right to Work in the UK unassisted, as no sponsorship is provided.

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