Assala Energy

Onshore oil exploration and production operator

Group Projects and Engineering Manager

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Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
A Chartered Engineer qualification is required.
At least 15 years of experience in process and petrochemicals, and onshore/offshore oil and gas sectors, is required.
Expertise in technical management for large-scale projects, asset operations, integrity management, process safety, commissioning, and decommissioning is required.
Strong technical background in engineering and project management is required.
The ability to identify and address project risks and issues is required.
The capability to develop and implement long-term business strategies is required.
An understanding of process safety and project management policies is required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

Develop project business cases and evaluate options to meet requirements.
Ensure appropriate engineering work is completed for AFE reviews.
Review and approve detailed design requirements, engineering deliverables, and schedules.
Oversee subcontracted engineering scopes to ensure compliance.
Implement effective and integrated project execution strategies.
Work closely with project management and engineering teams in the subsidiaries to ensure proper execution of work within the specified scope.
Identify and address potential project risks affecting cost and schedule.
Support corporate activities such as insurance processes, abandonment costs, and performance reviews.
Manage engineering activities supporting Assala Energy yearly corporate activities, including insurance processes, abandonment costs, and business performance reviews.
Use technical expertise to support pre-project planning and new business initiatives.
Develop and oversee Opex/Capex project plans to achieve long-term business goals, and implement tools to track subsidiary project performance and drive improvements.
Ensure technical assurance for all Gabon surface projects, covering budget, planning, and resource allocation.
Lead management of Assala’s GHG database and implement field monitoring technologies for fugitive emissions detection and leak repair.
Serve as the technical authority for Assala’s Asset Integrity and Pipeline Management, guiding short- and long-term strategies.
Uphold Assala Group’s process safety and project management policies, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in French is a plus.

Group Projects and Engineering Manager

Assala Energy · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-29

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations

Description

Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are looking for a Group Projects and Engineering Manager to oversee major above-ground project activities in Gabon. In this capacity, you will be responsible for ensuring project success from concept to execution, providing technical expertise, and aligning projects with business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Develop project business cases and evaluate options to meet requirements.
Ensure appropriate engineering work is completed for AFE reviews.
Review and approve detailed design requirements, engineering deliverables, and schedules.
Oversee subcontracted engineering scopes to ensure compliance.
Implement effective and integrated project execution strategies.
Work closely with the project management and engineering teams in the subsidiaries and ensure proper execution of the job within the specified scope
Identify and address potential project risks affecting cost and schedule.
Support corporate activities such as insurance processes, abandonment costs, and performance reviews.
Manage engineering activities to support Assala Energy yearly corporate activities
(insurances process, abandonment costs, business performance review,…)
Leverage technical expertise to support pre-project planning and new business initiatives.
Develop and oversee Opex/Capex project plans to achieve long-term business goals, implementing tools to track subsidiary project performance and drive improvements.
Ensure technical assurance for all Gabon surface projects, covering budget, planning, and resource allocation.
Lead the management of Assala’s GHG database and implement advanced field monitoring technologies for fugitive emissions detection and leak repair.
Serve as the technical authority for Assala’s Asset Integrity and Pipeline Management, guiding both short- and long-term strategies.
Uphold Assala Group’s process safety and project management policies, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer qualification.
15+ years of experience in Process/Petrochemicals and onshore/offshore oil & gas sectors.
Expertise in technical management for large-scale projects, asset operations, integrity management, process safety, commissioning and decommissioning.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency in French is a plus.
Strong technical background in engineering and project management.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to identify and address project risks and issues.
Capability to develop and implement long-term business strategies.
Understanding of process safety and project management policies.

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About the Company

Assala Energy

Onshore oil exploration and production operator

Assala Energy buys and manages onshore oil assets in Gabon, focusing on mature fields and redeveloping them to raise output. It operates five fields directly and four as a non-operator, runs a domestic pipeline network and the Gamba Sud export terminal to produce and export crude oil. It differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets and applying disciplined, efficiency-driven operations under experienced leadership, with Carlyle backing and a planned Maurel & Prom combination to form a leading Gabon onshore operator. Its goal is to unlock value from Gabon’s onshore fields, grow production, and extend asset life through a scalable, integrated onshore platform for exploration, development, and export.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2017

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