
Wells Lead
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About the Position
Atlas Professionals is supporting a leading energy organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Wells Lead to play a critical role in the delivery of major carbon storage projects within the UK energy transition sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead all well engineering and operational activities across carbon storage projects.
- Oversee well planning, FEED studies, design and execution.
- Manage well delivery schedules, budgets and cost performance.
- Lead legacy well risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with UK carbon storage regulations and industry standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
- Manage interfaces with contractors and supply chain partners.
- Drive technical assurance, peer reviews and audit activities.
- Promote a strong safety culture and exemplary HSE performance.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a multidisciplinary wells team.
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
- Extensive experience in well engineering, drilling operations, well integrity and well delivery.
- Significant expertise within carbon storage or closely related energy transition projects.
- Strong understanding of the UK carbon storage regulatory framework.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Earth Science or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications desirable.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK's energy transition and carbon reduction ambitions.
- High-profile leadership position within an innovative project environment.
- Collaborative and technically challenging work scope.
- Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
If you are an experienced wells professional looking to play a key role in shaping the future of carbon storage, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Jon McMillan
Consultant
07535 928 550
[email protected]
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