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Senior Flow Assurance Engineer

Senior Flow Assurance Engineer (x2) Contract | 6 Months | Immediate Start Location: Surrey We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global consultancy in the energy and engineering sector. With over three decades of experience delivering high-quality front-end project work, our client supports major global players across traditional oil & gas and energy transition projects, including hydrogen, ammonia, decarbonisation and low-manning offshore solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to engage two experienced Senior Flow Assurance Engineers to support a major upstream study. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that shape the future of the energy sector. Key Responsibilities: Act as Flow Assurance Engineer across a variety of upstream projects. Develop and run simulations using OLGA, PIPESIM, and other industry-standard software. Analyse flow assurance issues including slugging, hydrates, wax, erosion and corrosion, and recommend mitigation solutions. Prepare technical reports, design calculations, philosophies, and strategies in line with project and company standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and report to the Flow Assurance SME. Present findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Ideal Candidate: Minimum 10 years’ experience in flow assurance engineering, with strong OLGA expertise. Demonstrated experience in both steady-state and transient pipeline hydraulic modelling. Familiarity with pipeline design considerations, overpressure protection, and thermohydraulic analysis. Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards and safety practices. Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills. Experience with HYSYS and Multiflash is desirable but not essential. Prior involvement in conceptual and FEED-phase projects is advantageous. Able to work independently and within integrated project teams.

Document Controller

  Job Specification: Document Controller   Position: Document Controller Location: Talacre, North Wales (Site-Based) Start Date: November 2025 Contract Length: 12+ Months (Long-Term Contract) Working Hours: Approx. 50 hours/week, with flexibility for occasional Saturday mornings     Role Overview:   We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to join the on-site team for a major energy infrastructure project based in North Wales. This role supports a high-profile Decommissioning and Carbon Capture initiative and will focus on managing technical documentation processes and ensuring compliance with project and client standards.     Key Responsibilities:   Manage the transmission and tracking of technical documentation, such as engineering drawings and progress reports. Maintain and oversee project document management systems, workflows, and templates in alignment with defined procedures. Control the full document lifecycle, including submissions, approvals, revisions, and correct classification. Assist with project organization, including logistics and supporting the Project Manager in risk and opportunity analysis. Coordinate the final documentation handover and ensure knowledge transfer and best practices are preserved. Deliver support and training on document management tools; provide help desk services to site and remote teams. Compile and manage reporting tools such as document registers, master data lists, and progress reports.     Candidate Requirements:   Experience: 8–10 years in document control, preferably in a technical or engineering environment. Proven experience working on-site in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Energy, or Construction. Solid understanding of the documentation needs of industrial projects. Ability to interpret and manage various types of technical and engineering documents. Strong organizational and communication skills. Comfortable with high-volume workloads and strict documentation control standards.     Additional Information:   This is a site-based role; candidates must be able to commute to or stay near Talacre, North Wales. Flexibility is essential, particularly regarding working hours and occasional Saturday work. Start date is November 2025 – candidates must be available from this time     Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Document Controller looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equoymenal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.