Principal Project Engineer - Outside IR35
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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:
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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 Principal Project Engineer to join our Woking office for a duration of 6 months initially.
Scope of Work:
The Principal Project Engineer accountable to the Project Engineering Manager & Project Manager to deliver this project from Pre-FEED through to Detail design stages (as appropriate to the Client scope).
Must have brownfield and greenfield experiences. With Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed engineering experience.
Engineering from Pre-FEED through FEED and potential into detailed engineering for which we have Engineering between multiple Kent offices including Woking and India offices.
Able to coordinate multi-discipline team of upto 50 persons with strong engineering coordination skills
Able to coordinate changes using change management and ensure project reporting is strictly maintained.
Able to monitor and control project budgets and report to Management any concerns on meeting project performance indicators.
Has past experience and familiar with AGILE process and running Sprints.
Responsible for producing the following deliverables:
- Engineering coordination activities.
- Capable of performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
- Has appreciation of multi-discipline engineering design activities. Coordinates all technical disciplines to achieve design consistency and ensure delivery of all project documentation.
- Corporate reporting line is to Departmental Manager.
- Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications.
- Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design.
- Coordinates engineering between multiple Kent offices.
Key Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Status preferred. Related experience working for Engineering/Client organisations in the Oil and Gas Industry and/or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry.
- Experience of FEED/Detailed Design and EPC projects.
- Knowledge of other engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
- Knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
- Knowledge of Safety and Quality Procedures.
- Global work share experience.
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 recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.
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