Contract
Drilling Superintendent UKCS
Posted on 30 June 26 by Rhona Ritchie
- United Kingdom
- £ - £
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Job Description
Drilling Superintendent – UKCSLong-Term Projects | Diverse Asset Portfolio | Multiple Rig Types
Zenith are seeking highly motivated Drilling Superintendent to join a major operator delivering long-term UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) projects. The role offers technically challenging work across diverse assets, well types, and rig environments.
Long term projects up to 36 months — offering stability, broad operational exposure, and a key role in high-profile UKCS delivery.
The Opportunity
Successful candidates will manage the planning and execution of well engineering activities across a broad operational landscape, including:
Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations
Development and well lifecycle projects
Subsea and platform well operations
Multi-asset campaigns across complex offshore environments
You will gain exposure to a variety of rig types and operational settings, including:
LWIVs
Semi-submersibles
Jack-Up rigs
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in professionals with:
Significant Drilling Superintendent experience
Strong UKCS operational knowledge
Significant exposure to mobile unit operations including P&A experience
Proven experience across multiple well projects and operations
Ability to work across diverse asset types and rig environments
Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving capability
Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills
We are ultimately looking for individuals with excellent leadership skills, broad operational expertise, adaptability, and a strong technical background managing across all well operations.
Why Apply?
Long-term project opportunities (up to 36 months)
Exposure to a broad and technically diverse project portfolio
Work across multiple assets and rig types
Opportunity to contribute to significant UKCS operations
Collaborative, high-performing project teams
Challenging and rewarding engineering environment
If you are an experienced Drilling Superintendent looking for your next long-term engineering challenge, we would like to hear from you.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK unassisted.
Please submit your CV quoting reference JOB-6362, clearly stating your availability and Day Rate expectations.