Wells Lead

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United Kingdom

Start date

August 24th, 2026

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Atlas Professionals is supporting a leading energy organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Wells Lead to play a critical role in the delivery of major carbon storage projects within the UK energy transition sector.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced wells professional to take ownership of well engineering, drilling, completion, operations and integrity activities across a complex carbon storage portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide technical leadership, develop strategic well delivery plans and ensure the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all well engineering and operational activities across carbon storage projects.
Oversee well planning, FEED studies, design and execution.
Manage well delivery schedules, budgets and cost performance.
Lead legacy well risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with UK carbon storage regulations and industry standards.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
Manage interfaces with contractors and supply chain partners.
Drive technical assurance, peer reviews and audit activities.
Promote a strong safety culture and exemplary HSE performance.
Provide leadership and mentoring to a multidisciplinary wells team.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

Extensive experience in well engineering, drilling operations, well integrity and well delivery.
Significant expertise within carbon storage or closely related energy transition projects.
Strong understanding of the UK carbon storage regulatory framework.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Degree qualified in Engineering, Earth Science or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications desirable.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK's energy transition and carbon reduction ambitions.
High-profile leadership position within an innovative project environment.
Collaborative and technically challenging work scope.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits.

If you are an experienced wells professional looking to play a key role in shaping the future of carbon storage, we'd love to hear from you.