John Wharton is a Lead Project Engineering Manager based at the Westhill Campus near Aberdeen, Scotland, with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Throughout his career, he has held diverse engineering management roles, delivering complex offshore and deepwater projects across all phases of the engineering lifecycle—from early front-end engagement and technology development to full project execution. Known for his strategic leadership, technical depth, and ability to drive operational excellence in high-stakes environments his expertise spans concept development, FEED, detailed design, and commissioning, underpinned by a strong focus on project controls, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. With a collaborative and results-driven approach, John leads multidisciplinary teams with clarity and purpose. His leadership style emphasizes clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement, making him a trusted figure in both project delivery and team development.