Group Projects and Engineering Manager
About the job
- A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
- A Chartered Engineer qualification is required.
- At least 15 years of experience in Process/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 written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- A strong technical background in engineering and project management is required.
- The ability to identify and address project risks and issues is required.
- The ability to develop and implement long-term business strategies is required.
- An understanding of process safety and project management policies is required.
- 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 integrated project execution strategies.
- Work with project management and engineering teams in subsidiaries to ensure work is executed 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 annual 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 meet long-term business goals, implement tools to track subsidiary project performance, and drive improvements.
- Ensure technical assurance for Gabon surface projects, including budget, planning, and resource allocation.
- Lead management of the company’s GHG database and implement field monitoring technologies for fugitive-emissions detection and leak repair.
- Serve as the technical authority for Asset Integrity and Pipeline Management, guiding short- and long-term strategies.
- Uphold group process safety and project management policies and ensure compliance with best practices.
- Proficiency in French is a plus.
About the company
Assala Energy manages onshore oil and gas assets in Gabon, including five operated and four non-operated fields, a domestic pipeline network, and the Gamba Sud export terminal. It increases production by redeveloping mid-life and mature assets through disciplined investment and efficient operations, with production around 40,000 barrels per day in mid-2023. The company differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets, leveraging experienced leadership from the Shell transition and Carlyle-backed backing, and pursuing a scaled onshore platform. Its goal is to unlock further value in Gabon's onshore fields and to build a leading Gabonese onshore operator, with Maurel & Prom acquisition to create a larger platform.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 first oil at Grand N’Gongui adds a new production leg.
- Assala reported 57,000 barrels per day in December 2025, up 26.6%.
- Gunvor financed the 2024 acquisition, signaling continued backing for Gabon’s expansion plan.
What critics are saying
- State control after the 2024 GOC takeover ties Assala to Gabon’s fiscal politics.
- Mature fields still decline without constant capex; Grand N’Gongui delays hit 2026 output.
- A 2027 Gabon policy shift or expropriation dispute would cripple cash generation.
What makes Assala Energy unique
- Assala runs Gabon’s core onshore infrastructure, including fields, pipelines, and Gamba Sud.
- Its edge is rejuvenating mature assets through appraisal, redevelopment, and life-extension drilling.
- June 2024 GOC ownership anchors local political access unavailable to foreign operators.
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