Senior Flow Assurance Engineer – 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: UK (Office-Based or Hybrid Options May Be Considered)
Rate: £60 – £65 per hour Ltd Co
Contract Type: Contract, Full-Time
Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer to support early-stage concept and definition work on upstream oil and gas projects. This contract role offers the opportunity to apply advanced simulation tools and technical leadership across a range of challenging developments.
Senior Flow Assurance Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Act as the project’s lead flow assurance engineer, conducting advanced simulation studies using OLGA, PIPESIM, and PIPENET
- Build and validate pipeline simulation models for steady-state and transient scenarios
- Assess and mitigate issues such as slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion, and corrosion
- Prepare and deliver design calculations, simulation reports, and technical documentation
- Contribute to flow assurance strategies, philosophies, and procedures
- Collaborate within multi-discipline project teams with minimal supervision
- Support project decision-making through clear reporting and presentations
- Assist with conceptual and FEED-phase development, including surge protection and pressure studies
Senior Flow Assurance Engineer Essential Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in flow assurance modelling, including extensive OLGA usage
- Proven experience with multiphase hydraulic analyses and transient simulations
- Knowledge of flow assurance challenges and mitigation in upstream production
- Strong grasp of thermodynamics, with Multiflash experience preferred
- Proficient in technical writing and client-facing communication
- Familiarity with industry regulations, codes, and standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Senior Flow Assurance Engineer Desirable Requirements
- Experience with topsides process engineering or HYSYS modelling
- Experience presenting to clients and contributing to technical strategy
- Operational insight or support experience
Please note: This is a UK contract role, and candidates will require eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role.