Senior Reservoir Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their innovative and dynamic team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere within the UK. You will be instrumental in optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, developing reservoir management strategies, and providing crucial technical support for exploration and production operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a global team of experts, and drive significant value within the energy industry, all within a flexible, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed reservoir simulation models to forecast production and optimize recovery strategies.
• Conduct static and dynamic reservoir characterization studies, integrating geological, petrophysical, and production data.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management and project teams.
• Collaborate with drilling, production, and geoscience departments to ensure integrated reservoir management.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques for various reservoir types.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to the development of best practices within the team.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel, ECLIPSE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid flow, and well test analysis .
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex reservoir studies and contributing to field development plans.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary reflecting experience and expertise.
• Fully remote working arrangement with potential for international collaboration.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in a supportive environment.