Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Asset Development Engineer to join a leading energy company. This role is integral to integrating and managing Non-Technical Risk (NTR) activities, including tenures & permits, environment, noise, cultural heritage, land access, social performance, and commercial considerations.

About this role

Progress sanctioned and pre-sanctioned project scopes through the Upstream Delivery Process (UDP) while ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational requirements.
Conduct Non-Technical Risk (NTR) functional reviews, optimizing well locations and gathering alignments to minimize late-stage changes and HSSE risks.
Manage multiple project activities, including field surveys, environmental permitting, GIS mapping, engineering design, and landholder negotiations.
Identify and mitigate technical, non-technical, and constructability constraints, ensuring efficient project execution while minimizing cost and production impact.
Collaborate with regulatory, engineering, and project teams to ensure compliance with all relevant approvals and environmental guidelines.
Support Project Change Requests (PCRs) by integrating input from multiple stakeholders to optimize project scope while maintaining execution efficiency.
Engage closely with Land Access, Cultural Heritage, Environmental, Well Engineering, and Gathering Construction teams to drive project success.
Provide proactive issue resolution and scenario planning to mitigate potential delays and enhance project delivery outcomes.

Is this you?

Experience & Skills:

Proven experience in asset engineering, project coordination, or planning within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Strong understanding of Non-Technical Risk (NTR), environmental regulations, land access processes, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong focus on project planning and execution.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Familiarity with Upstream Delivery Process (UDP) (highly regarded but not essential).

Qualifications & Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in engineering, environmental science, project management, or a related field
Australian working rights - candidates must have full working rights to be considered.
Previous experience in land access, permitting, and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.

What we offer

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mila (Yamila) on y.cabral@brunel.net