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🥝 Drilling Engineer (Contract)

First Recruitment Group | aberdeen, United-Kingdom | Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Senior Drilling Engineer Aberdeen – 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week from home

Inside IR35 – PAYE set up only

Initial 9 Month Contract

Oil & Gas sector



A Senior Drilling Engineer is required to work on an initial 9 month contract based in Aberdeen.



The Drilling Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing drilling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of oil and gas. This role involves developing well plans, selecting appropriate drilling techniques and equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.



As the Senior Drilling Engineer, you will prepare accurate cost estimates and time forecasts to support budgeting and project planning.

• Ensures all drilling activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal company standards.

• Pro...

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