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Decommissioning Manager

Full time, Permanent (Hybrid 40/60)

Reports to Energy Operations Director

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Salary: Competitive with benefits

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.

We are looking for a Decommissioning Managerto join our Energy Operations team at Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).

This is an exciting opportunity to lead OEUK’s decommissioning agenda and help position the UK as a global centre of excellence in responsible, cost-effective decommissioning.

As Decommissioning Manager, you will manage OEUK’s decommissioning function, lead strategic policy engagement and support collaboration across industry, regulators and government. You will help ensure decommissioning across the UKCS is delivered safely, compliantly and innovatively, in line with wider energy transition goals.

Working collaboratively across OEUK and with external partners, you will help maintain OEUK’s position as a trusted voice for insight, leadership and practical solutions across the sector

Key Accountabilities

Strategic leadership and policy

• Lead OEUK’s decommissioning function, setting direction and driving delivery of the organisation’s decommissioning agenda.
• Build and maintain high-quality relationships with key stakeholders across industry, regulators and government.
• Lead the delivery of OEUK’s decommissioning events, ensuring they provide insight, influence and value for members.
• Support the competitiveness and sustainability of the UK decommissioning supply chain.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management capability, inspiring and guiding the decommissioning team

Knowledge and experience

• Strong experience in the UK oil and gas or offshore energy sector, with significant exposure to decommissioning.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, such as NSTA, OPRED and HSE, and a sound understanding of UKCS compliance frameworks.
• A track record of leading cross-industry initiatives, managing stakeholder groups and delivering strategic outcomes.
• Confidence in public speaking, media engagement and representing the industry in external forums.

Subject matter expertise

• Extensive technical expertise in late-life operations and decommissioning across UK oil and gas and offshore wind projects.
• Deep understanding of UKCS decommissioning practices, regulatory obligations and industry standards.
• Rounded knowledge of the UK energy landscape, particularly the oil and gas sector and its transition to net zero.
• Familiarity with cross-sector decommissioning, including nuclear and offshore wind, and with principles of re-use, circular economy and carbon-efficient decommissioning.

Behaviour and approach

• A collaborative, relationship-focused approach to working with colleagues, members and external stakeholders.
• Confidence engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical specialists to senior leaders.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-oriented mindset.

Attributes

Commercial and strategic leadership

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess and clearly articulate the economic and strategic implications of decommissioning decisions.
• Sound business judgement and analytical skills to support policy development, strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making.
• A practical, solutions-driven approach to navigating complex industry challenges.
• Ability to identify and lead priority initiatives aligned with UK energy transition goals.

Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior industry professionals, including regulators, member organisations and government bodies.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across operators, contractors and trade associations.
• Experience presenting to boards and senior management within OEUK and member organisations.
• A skilled communicator and confident public speaker

Why work at OEUK?

Join us at an exciting time in the global energy transition. At OEUK, you can:

• Support the UK’s offshore energy industry on its journey to net zero.
• Develop valuable skills in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the industry and its workforce

The development of our employees is the key to our success, and we support this by offering the following benefits:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• 27 days annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Ability to purchase / sell annual leave
• Life assurance
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Access to employee perks and discounts
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

In return this position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package for the right individual.

If you are passionate about decommissioning across the UK energy Industry, please apply by sending a detailed CV and a personal statement demonstrating experience and knowledge to the HR Team at recruitment@oeuk.org.uk .

To view the full job description, you can access by visiting the OEUK website’s careers area.

Closing Date 7th August 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £70,000.00-£95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Work from home

Experience:

• Decommissioning: 5 years (required)
• Line Management: 5 years (required)
• Commercial & Strategic Leadership: 5 years (preferred)
• Energy Operations: 5 years (preferred)
• Change management: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Aberdeen AB11 5QP (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen AB11 5QP