Offshore Energies UK
Decommissioning Manager
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📍 Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)
🏢 Department: Energy Operations
👤 Reporting to: Energy Operations Director
📝 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, with additional hours worked as required for industry events, forums and workgroups)
💷 Salary: Competitive
🎁 Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Overview
We are the leading trade association for the UK's offshore energy industry, giving a voice to over 450 organisations and businesses throughout the country.
OEUK is committed to fostering a thriving UK powered by homegrown, affordable energy, produced safely, responsibly and sustainably. We engage, inform and champion the offshore energy sector and its workforce, collaborating with our members to meet the UK's energy needs now and in the future.
Role Summary
The Decommissioning Manager leads OEUK's decommissioning agenda, helping to position the UK as a global centre of excellence in responsible, cost-effective decommissioning.
Working closely with industry, regulators and government, you will manage OEUK's decommissioning function, shape policy positions, support collaboration across the sector and promote innovative approaches to decommissioning activities across the UK Continental Shelf.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced industry professional to influence the future of decommissioning and support the UK's wider energy transition objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead OEUK's decommissioning function, setting direction and driving delivery of the organisation's decommissioning agenda.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, supply chain companies, regulators and government stakeholders.
- Represent OEUK and the offshore energy industry in policy discussions, industry forums and external events.
- Lead the delivery of OEUK's decommissioning events, ensuring they provide value, insight and influence for members.
- Support the development of evidence-based policy positions and strategic industry initiatives.
- Promote collaboration across the decommissioning sector and support the competitiveness of the UK supply chain.
- Lead, coach and develop the decommissioning team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
- Support initiatives that promote innovation, efficiency, re-use, circular economy principles and carbon-conscious decommissioning.
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Person Specification
We're looking for an experienced industry professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the energy sector.
You will bring:
- Significant experience within the UK oil and gas or offshore energy sector, with substantial exposure to decommissioning activities.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies including NSTA, OPRED and HSE.
- Strong understanding of UKCS decommissioning regulations, compliance frameworks and industry standards.
- A proven track record of leading cross-industry initiatives and delivering strategic outcomes.
- Confidence representing industry positions through public speaking, media engagement and stakeholder forums.
- Broad understanding of the UK energy landscape and the transition to net zero.
- Knowledge of decommissioning across adjacent sectors such as offshore wind and nuclear, alongside an understanding of re-use and circular economy principles.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
About You
You are a strategic thinker and trusted industry adviser who can balance commercial, technical and policy considerations. You are comfortable working with senior leaders from across industry, government and regulatory organisations, and can build consensus around complex issues.
You communicate with confidence, develop strong relationships and take a practical, solutions-focused approach to supporting the future of the UK's offshore energy sector. You are motivated by collaboration, innovation and delivering meaningful outcomes for OEUK members.
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Working Pattern
This is a full-time role working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday in a hybrid office environment, with additional hours worked as required for industry events, forums and workgroups.
Why Work at OEUK?
At OEUK, you'll have the opportunity to work at the centre of conversations shaping the future of the UK's offshore energy sector.
We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Direct engagement with senior industry leaders, government and regulators.
- The opportunity to influence the future of decommissioning and the UK's energy transition.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- The chance to lead high-profile industry initiatives and strategic policy development.
Benefits Include
- Learning and development opportunities
- 27 days' annual leave
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private medical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Ability to purchase/sell annual leave
- Life assurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Access to employee perks and discounts
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV outlining their suitability for the role via recruitment@oeuk.org.uk by Friday 7 August 2026.
For the full job description, please visit our careers page: https://oeuk.org.uk/who-we-are/careers/
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