Senior Reservoir Engineer (Staff)

Senior Reservoir Engineer

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland – Hybrid Working

Employment Type: Permanent / StaffSalary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits PackageSector: Oil & Gas | Upstream | Reservoir EngineeringAbout the OpportunityJAB Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join a leading UK North Sea oil and gas operator based in Aberdeen.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Reservoir Engineer to take a senior role in the management and optimisation of producing gas and condensate assets across the UK Continental Shelf.Working within an established subsurface team, you will provide technical leadership across the Greater Laggan Area, supporting reservoir performance, production forecasting, reserves and resources management, and future field development opportunities.The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising asset value, improving recovery and supporting long-term reservoir management strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide reservoir engineering leadership across a portfolio of producing gas and condensate assets.Lead production forecasting, reservoir performance analysis and production optimisation activities.Manage reserves and resources evaluations, ensuring robust technical assessments and reporting.Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models and integrated asset modelling workflows.Identify and mature reservoir development opportunities to maximise recovery and asset value.Lead and coordinate technical studies to support investment decisions and long-term field development planning.Work closely with Subsurface, Wells, Operations, Developments and Commercial teams to deliver integrated reservoir management solutions.Provide technical recommendations and communicate reservoir uncertainties, risks and opportunities to management.Engage with Joint Venture partners, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.Mentor junior engineers, promote technical best practice and contribute to continuous improvement.Experience & QualificationsThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering or technical discipline.Significant reservoir engineering experience within the upstream oil and gas industry, ideally involving UKCS producing assets.Strong technical expertise in reservoir simulation, production forecasting and reservoir performance analysis.Practical experience with industry-standard reservoir engineering and modelling software.Sound understanding of reservoir management, reserves and resources assessment, production optimisation and field development planning.Experience working within multidisciplinary subsurface and asset teams.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities that improve reservoir performance and asset value.Excellent technical reporting, communication and presentation skills.Proven ability to influence technical and commercial decisions and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.What's on Offer?Permanent position with an established UK oil and gas operator.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid working arrangements based in Aberdeen.Opportunity to work on significant UKCS gas and condensate assets.Exposure to technically challenging reservoir management and development activities.Professional development and career progression opportunities.Collaborative working environment with experienced subsurface professionals.Apply NowIf you are an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer looking for your next permanent opportunity within the UK North Sea oil and gas sector, we would welcome your application.