Introduction

Woodside is seeking a Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer to support a major offshore decommissioning campaign. This role will be involved in planning, execution readiness and offshore operations, coordinating marine activities, contractor interfaces and project delivery to ensure the safe and efficient removal, transportation and load-in of offshore infrastructure.

What are you going to do 

  • Support the planning and delivery of a major offshore decommissioning campaign.
  • Coordinate offshore preparation, removal, transportation and load-in activities.
  • Participate in technical reviews, execution planning and readiness activities.
  • Develop and review procedures, project documentation and execution plans.
  • Coordinate contractor, vessel and stakeholder interfaces across the project lifecycle.
  • Support HAZID, risk assessment and risk mitigation activities.
  • Assist with mobilisation planning, vessel readiness and offshore campaign preparation.
  • Provide field engineering support during offshore execution phases.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and operational decision-making.
  • Promote safe and environmentally responsible work practices.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering offshore oil & gas, marine, decommissioning, heavy lift or subsea projects.
  • Strong project execution and contractor management experience.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery and engineering principles.
  • Knowledge of Australian offshore regulations and permitting processes is advantageous.
  • Ability to work offshore on a rotational roster during execution phases.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest offshore decommissioning projects.
  • Exposure to major marine, heavy lift and offshore operations.
  • Combination of office-based project work and offshore campaign execution.
  • Competitive contractor rates based on experience.

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates

Closing: 13 September 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-296940

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Corporate recruiter

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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