Decommissioning Manager

What’s The Role

Be part of delivering fundamental change for Shell’s upstream business in the UK. Shell entered a 50:50 equity Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) with Equinor, which is now the largest oil and gas company in the UK. The principal focus of Shell UK Upstream will be governance of our interest in the IJV (Adura), management of the decommissioned asset liability portfolio, which will remain with Shell along with management of the onshore gas processing asset (SEGAL) which will remain with Shell.

In addition to the above, from 1st April 2026, Shell UK Upstream will also be responsible for managing the One Gas West Asset which will transition from the NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij) to Shell UK Upstream. As the Decommissioning & Restoration (D&R) Manager you will be responsible for D&R planning and execution of One Gas West Assets, the decommissioned asset liability portfolio, ensuring safe, cost‑effective management of delivery of Shell's obligations as operator/duty holder for a portfolio of pre & post Cessation of Production (CoP) assets and for the operating Howe field.

• Responsible for a small technical and commercial team
• Operator and Duty holder for Howe and post CoP Assets including Brent, with responsibility for Decommissioning Programme approvals and submission of subsequent progress and close‑out
• Accountable for operated post CoP asset governance and cadence, including decision making and non‑technical risk management
• Accountable for One Gas West Asset D&R planning and execution which includes 190 wells, 19 Unmanned Installations, and 2 multi‑jackets manned platforms (Leman Alpha & Clipper)
• Accountable for management of the UK portfolio of retained liabilities including Southern North Sea (SNS) liabilities. This includes the annual business planning cycle and the D&R estimating/assurance processes for all remaining Shell UK assets that serve to underpin the UK year‑end provision process/sign‑off
• Responsible for partner relationships and regulatory stewardship & compliance
• Contract holder for the decommissioning services agreement covering decommissioning activities delivered by Adura for Shell post CoP assets
• Responsibility for Decommissioning Technology Projects and relationship focal point for industry bodies including OEUK, NZTC, NDC, DNS and INSITE
• Interface with central global decommissioning and restoration function
• Potential to serve as Duty Emergency Incident Manager (EIM) for Shell UK Upstream

• Proven senior leadership experience, preferably with joint venture and decommissioning exposure
• Ability to establish and maintain complex stakeholder relationships with coventurers and external parties
• Track record of delivering value and managing risk in dynamic environments. Willing to lead, integrate and problem‑solve across the breadth of technical & non‑technical functions to deliver for the business
• Excellent communication, governance, and influencing skills
• Understanding of UK regulatory and stakeholder landscape an advantage
• Preference is for a candidate with a broad skillset, with experience in project delivery, non‑technical risk management and operations
• Experience of working in the UK regulatory environment

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress…