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.
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
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
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.
About the job:
Kent is looking for an Offshore Wind Technical Director to be based in any of our UK offices.
The Offshore Wind Technical Director is a key leadership role and will collaborate with the Offshore Wind Market Lead, our global technical experts and operations to secure and deliver technically robust and economic projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will be accountable for the technical assurance of Offshore Wind Design, Engineering and Consultancy projects along with ensuring tools and capability remain at the forefront of the industry.
A broad background and detailed knowledge of offshore wind design and analysis is critical for this role to support the existing Technical Authority, Technical Leads and Subject Matter Experts in delivery of the full suite of projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will have overall accountability for the technical direction and delivery of projects to fulfill client and code requirements. The Technical Director will also own and oversee the OSW internally-funded innovation plan, and contribute to the appointment and development plans for key OSW technical staff. The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to key bids, particularly covering the technical selling points.
This position can be based in any of our UK offices , London, Woking, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. Kent would consider flexible working arrangements. We are committed to finding the best talent to support our business regardless of location and our systems support effective team working in this environment.
Skills & Responsibilities:
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.
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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 [email protected] to find out how we can support you.
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