Offshore oil & gas projects
We regularly support our engineering clients with UK and international offshore oil and gas projects, including recruiting for maintenance shutdowns.
Offshore work opportunities for skilled trades
From Aberdeen, Norwich and Blackpool to the Norwegian continental shelf, we’ve placed hundreds of candidates on high-profile offshore oil and gas projects to help our clients manage their work programmes.
Engineering projects we recruit for include maintenance shutdowns, upgrade improvements and rig decommissioning.
Disciplines we recruit across include:
Operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, deck and rope access, scaffolding, welding, painting, plumbing, insulation, HVAC, instrumentation, and deck crew roles — plus specialist areas such as control room operations, helideck support, LOLER focal points, and material coordination.
Working offshore safely and compliantly
To take up offshore oil and gas work opportunities, you’ll need to hold safety certifications, designed to protect you and your colleagues. In return, we’re committed to upholding the Energy Services Agreement (ESA) when it comes to fair and equitable pay and working hours.
We require candidates to hold:
- MIST – Minimum Industry Standard Training
- Offshore Survival Training
- Standard Offshore UK Medical
Various other qualifications and certifications may be required depending on the role you’re applying for, but our recruitment team will discuss this with you during your application.
Project highlights
If you're interested in working offshore, there are plenty of job benefits.
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Maintenance shutdowns, upgrade improvements and decommissioning programmes.
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Wide discipline opportunities from mechanical/electrical maintenance to rope access, welding and HVAC.
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Safety-critical certifications required (MIST, survival training, offshore medical) can unlock work.
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Contract lengths vary from short shutdowns to longer programmes with rotation and shore leave.
How long are the contract roles typically?
The duration of offshore oil and gas projects can vary significantly depending on the scope of the programme and the specific role involved. Some projects may span just a few weeks or months, such as short-term maintenance shutdowns or drilling operations.
Others, like full field developments or platform installations, could be considerably longer, with shore leave factored in to visit home. We also have ongoing requirements with clients to work on operations and maintenance (O&M) projects, working on rotation.
Supporting your oil and gas job search
If you’re looking to take the next step in your oil and gas career, whether that’s offshore or onshore, our recruitment team are here to help. They understand the unique demands of the energy sector and can offer tailored support to help you find the right role, whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience to the table.
Our Falkirk and Woking teams specialise in key UK oil and gas locations such as Aberdeen, whilst our Blyth-based team works with clients in Norway and the North Sea to manage oil and gas roles. International recruitment colleagues also support global projects as far as North America and APAC regions.
Working with our teams
“Aker Solutions and NRL have worked in partnership for over 25 years, with their trusted and knowledgeable recruitment team supporting our Norwegian operations. Assisting with our oil and gas projects, they identify the key people with the critical skills we need to overcome challenging and complex projects. All in-country compliance is meticulously managed and they are proactive in meeting our needs.”
Helge Sætre, Aker Solutions
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