Nijat Mikayilov
Baku
Summary
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with 8+ years in offshore construction, subsea pipeline installation, and oil & gas project management. Expertise in FEED, contractor management, risk assessment, and offshore execution. Skilled in coordinating engineering, fabrication, and offshore installation to ensure safe and timely project delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
BP
03.2023 - Current
- Led offshore execution, contractor scope, and compliance with BP’s construction standards.
- Managed installation interfaces between engineering, fabrication, and vessel operations.
- Developed schedules for offshore construction campaigns, ensuring milestones.
- Implemented contractual strategy and prepared scopes for RFPs.
Subsea Project Engineer
BP
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed offshore execution strategies aligned with fleet/resource capabilities.
- Ensured cost-effective, technically feasible project execution.
- Assessed risks and opportunities based on prior offshore experience.
Project Engineer in Subsea Pipelines Team
BP
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Led subsea pipeline installation, integrating engineering, fabrication, and construction.
- Managed installation procedures and offshore mobilization.
- Conducted risk assessments and performance reporting.
- Ensured cost control through risk-aligned financial management.
Part-time lecturer
AZMIU University
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Lecturing at Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction on subjects of civil/structural engineering
Field Engineer on Subsea Construction Vessel - Khankendi
BP
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed offshore project controls, risk management, and change processes.
- Conducted offshore risk assessments and ensured contractor compliance.
- Verified operational readiness before offshore activities.
Construction Engineer in SCV T&I Team
BP
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Led installation engineering for subsea structures and flexible products.
- Managed offshore and onshore team interfaces.
- Conducted site inspections and testing.
Technical Office Engineer in Tenders Team
North West Construction
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Reviewed structural documentation for offshore/onshore projects.
- Developed cost optimization proposals.
- Provided technical assurance for tender documentation.
Education
Master of Civil Engineering (MEng) -
University of Warwick
England07.2016
Skills
- Offshore construction management
- Subsea Installation Engineering
- Risk Assessments and SIMOPS
- HSE and Risk Mitigation
- Project development
- Strategic planning
- Budget preparation and control
Skills And Abilities - Language Skills
- Azerbaijani, Native
- English, Fluent
- Russian, Fluent
- Turkish, Fluent
- French, Basic
Timeline
Team Lead
BP
03.2023 - Current
Subsea Project Engineer
BP
01.2022 - 03.2023
Project Engineer in Subsea Pipelines Team
BP
02.2019 - 08.2022
Part-time lecturer
AZMIU University
10.2018 - 01.2021
Field Engineer on Subsea Construction Vessel - Khankendi
BP
10.2017 - 01.2019
Construction Engineer in SCV T&I Team
BP
11.2016 - 10.2017
Technical Office Engineer in Tenders Team
North West Construction
08.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Civil Engineering (MEng) -
University of Warwick
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