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:

The Senior Civil Structural Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Civil Structural Engineer, Civil Structural Group Manager and / or Project Manager, depending on size and complexity of the Project. Corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager.

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer will be responsible for hands-on engineering, liaising and managing work executed by GEC engineering offices and delivering the Civil / Structural engineering scope of a range of projects including feasibility studies, FEED’s, Detailed Engineering and EPC(m). Engineer shall be competent in all aspects of Civil and structural Engineering including but not limited to foundation design, piling, structures (steel, concrete), roads, paving, infrastructure. Knowledge of underground services would be an advantage. The role will encompass a range of activities including preparation of calculations, specifications, standards, reports, MTO’s reviewing and checking 3D models and drawings including the hands-on use and implementation of engineering software including MS Office tools, Staad Pro, TEDDs, Mat 3D and similar tools. Staad Pro experience and hands -on ability is a prerequisite. Takes part in key project reviews including 3D model reviews.

Senior Civil / Structural Engineer will typically work as part of a project team reporting to the lead Civil Structural Engineer, however, may also work on individual tasks and projects reporting to the Civil Structural Group Manager, as Company workload dictates.

This is part of a recruitment drive during 2022-3 to develop and grow our Front End and General Engineering capability in the UK. We are seeking high caliber people for this key Engineering role that have talent, enthusiasm and 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 (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects. Being confidently hands on particularly during 2022-3 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

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

Key Responsibilities:

· Reporting to the lead engineer on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project.

· Typically technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables.

· Undertaking specific tasks/ area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer.

· Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract under the supervision of the lead/principal engineer.

· Provides construction support, as required.

· Supporting the preparation of the Civil / Structural Design Criteria and executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and Civil / Structural Design Criteria.

· Ensuring compliance with KENT’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.

· In consultation with Civil / Structural group manager takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments.

· Performing related duties as and when instructed by lead/ principal engineer or group manager.

· Undertaking specified tasks / areas of work dependent on size and complexity of project, as defined by the lead engineer or project/ project engineering manager.

· Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer/ group manager.

· Responsible for communicating technical/ project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.

· Senior engineer is accountable to the lead/principal engineer or project engineer (dependent on size and complexity of the project) in the project environment.

· Responsible for personal training and development in consultation with Civil / Structural Group Manager.

· The corporate reporting line is to respective Civil / Structural Group Manager.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

· Engineering degree, Honours or equivalent in Civil / Structural Engineering or similar.

· Chartered Engineer or approaching chartered status.

· Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.

· Strong knowledge and experience of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.

· Relevant knowledge and hands-on experience of engineering software and tools hands-on capability relevant to civil / Structural Engineering and particular engineering specialisms.

· Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.

· Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.

· Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.

· Good communication skills.

· Cost awareness.

· Proactive approach.

· Attention to detail.

· Team player.

· Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

· Multi-tasking/prioritizing.

· Analytical and problem-solving mind set.

· Experience and ability to liaise, supervise and coordinate with Kent GEC offices.

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.