Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager Open About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for a Project Engineering Manager that will manage and lead a team of multi-discipline Engineers to coordinate production of engineering deliverables in accordance with the project plan. In addition, be able to effectively manage the overall project budgets and schedule reporting as required.

The Project Engineering Manager has two key responsibilities: 1) Typically leads FEED projects with an estimated valuation up to £6million, executed within a 10-month timeframe. The PEM would follow a project from proposal handover through to project start-up and its final completion including potential support into Detailed Engineering. 2) Secondly, successfully manage large concept / Pre-FEED projects through to a smooth transition into FEED. This is a critical element for this position.

We are seeking high calibre, enthusiastic people for this key Project Engineer Manager role that have relevant talent and the positive drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan.

The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (e.g., CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects.

The candidate should be confident to be hands on as we continue to grow, collaborative (including managing international workshare and team working). Committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking. We envisage opportunities for career progression within Kent organization for the successful candidate.

We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working to develop an effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manages the External (e.g., Client facing stakeholders) and the Internal (e.g. Lead disciplines, Engineering centers) on a project. This also includes project controls, procurement, and third-party contractors or suppliers.
• Capable of performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Familiar with Change management if required on a project.
• Has appreciation of multi-discipline engineering design activities. Manages all disciplines to achieve design consistency.
• Provides all necessary input and support to project progress and reporting.
• Where necessary, the Project Engineering Manager works alongside the Project Manager for large capital Pre-FEED/ FEED projects.
• Corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager.
• Typically works on a Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design or EPC project.
• Bid preparation will play an integral part of this position; writing and supporting proposal development, bid approval and preparing project execution plans is key.
• Reviews the ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, prepares/reviews man hours estimate.
• Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection/specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Participates in and may lead multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary input and approval to close out of actions.
• Provides assistance as and when required in the strategic procurement planning including for long lead items enquiry.
• Be able to Deputise for the Project Manager as needed.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Chartered Status preferred.
• Significant related project engineering management experience working for Engineering/Client organizations in the Oil and Gas Industry and or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry
• Experience of FEED/ Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Cost, estimating and planning execution knowledge.
• Broad knowledge of engineering discipline activities.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Ability to plan execution interfaces and takes corrective action with regards to engineering design.
• Global work experience.
• Excellent management, including delegation and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving mind set.
• Proactive approach.
• High attention to detail.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at "To apply, click the Totaljobs apply button" to find out how we can support you.

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About us

We fuse our heritage and future, people and natural resources, trades and high-end engineering, problem solving and grit, to create a new energy in the sector. Large enough to offer every skill and capability. Small enough to be agile and make decisions on the ground, right where they’re needed. That helps us put our clients at the top of their game. And puts us at the top of ours.

Our recruitment process

• Browse through our open roles

  Visit the 'Our Latest Vacancies' section of our careers page, and use the search bar to filter by keyword, category, or location.

• Apply for the role you're most interested in

  Click on "Learn more" to view the job description. Once you find the role(s) you're most interested in, click on “Apply Today” to be taken to our applicant tracking system.

  Didn’t you find an opening that fits you? Don't worry - we're always looking for new talent to join us! You can register as a candidate in our applicant tracking system to stay updated on future opportunities by clicking on 'New User?'.

• Complete your applicant profile

  Once you’re in our applicant tracking system, we'll ask you to tell us more about yourself, like your skills, experience and CV.

  At Kent, we take data privacy very seriously. Choose whether to securely store your information for up to three years for potential future roles.

• Confirmation of your application

  Once you have successfully finished your application, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email.

• Talent team screening process

  Our Talent team will review your application within one week, however during busy periods there may be a delay at this stage.

  If you are shortlisted, we will conduct a telephone pre-screening call to discuss your reasons for applying, salary expectations and availability.

• Hiring manager screening process

  Our hiring manager will then review your application, typically within one week. However, during busy periods there may be short delays at this stage.

  If shortlisted by your hiring manager, you’ll be invited to an in-person or Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager and typically another member of the Kent team.

  The interview may last up to an hour, and we’ll ask you about your experience, technical skills, and relevant competencies. All the notes taken during your interview will be held securely against your candidate profile on the applicant tracking system.

  Some roles may require a second interview as part of the hiring process.

• Next steps after the interview process

  Following the completion of the interview process, you should expect to hear from our Talent team typically within a week.

  If you’ve been successful, we’ll reach out to you with an offer.

  Upon acceptance, we’ll agree on a start date and begin the onboarding process through our People & Culture team – who will help with making your onboarding process as smooth and stress-free as possible. They'll be there to answer any questions you may have, provide guidance, and help you get settled into your new role.

  If you’ve not been successful this time, we will share feedback and ask if you’d like us to retain your details in our applicant tracking system for future opportunities.

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Head office Company Size 10.000+ employees Industry Engineering Services Year Founded 1994 Website kentplc.com