Project Engineering Manager / England

Do you want to play a role in solving global energy challenges for future generations? 
Our client  is committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. They are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Their ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions will make up two-thirds of their business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Their London team provides front-end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services for initiating and executing oil & gas field, offshore wind HVDC, renewable energy and carbon capture developments. We are currently looking for a Project Engineering Manager primarily for their offshore wind HVDC EPCI projects, the role will be based in their Chiswick office, UK.

What will you be doing?

Manging the delivery of the engineering effort on a FEED or EPC project or on a tender in accordance with Aker Solutions’ attitudes and contractual requirements. Ensure that other aspects of the project such as procurement, construction, completion and operation are given proper consideration and engineering is controlled and delivered within contractual schedule and budget.

Responsible for performance of all engineering activities / tasks, such as:

• Overall responsible for the project Engineering disciplines / scope
• Ensuring Engineering is executed accordance with the Project Execution Model / Plan (PEM/PEP) and in accordance with the schedule, budget and contractual requirements, keeping a focus on Quality and HSE aspects
• Coordinate and support all project engineering activities, including Area / System Engineering and internal / external interface management
• Task Force coordination, including project start-up support
• Monitoring the project schedule and manhour budget, ensuring on time and on budget delivery
• Integrity and Compliance management
• Engineering change control management
• Technical evaluations and input as necessary to commercial evaluations/decisions being made related to the project
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations
• Risk management, to identify project threats and opportunities
• Keeping the Client representative informed of project/task progress.

We think you should have:

• University degree or relevant education with more than 15 years post graduate experience in front end, FEED and/or EPC projects
• Track record in Project Engineering Management role(s) from a minimum of one FEED, E&P or EPC project
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the offshore oil & gas/renewable energy sector or onshore oil & gas / carbon capture sector
• Experience in working with or in fabrication yards
• Knowledge of interdependence relationship between departments and disciplines within an EP or EPC contractor organisation
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and vital project control aspects
• Able to effectively negotiate critical issues with Engineers / Designers and Clients.

More reasons to work with us:  

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services 
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 2-3 days per week