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

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

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 a Senior Quality Engineer to join the UK Engineering Quality team at Kent. The purpose of this position is to provide Quality support to the UK Engineering business and is a full-time role.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• To provide Quality input and support to proposals, projects and the UK Engineering team
• To promote UK Engineering’s quality programme within the framework of Kent’s Quality Management System (KMS)
• To assist with implementation of the quality programme in support of business objectives, project objectives, client satisfaction, continual improvement and compliance with external certification requirements
• Proactively engage with Project Managers and project teams to ensure Quality related start up requirements are implemented
• Assist with the development of project specific Quality documentation where required within the guidelines of the KMS
• Conduct regular check-ins with Projects during execution and at project close out to ensure KMS and client contract requirements are being implemented
• Ensure Lessons Learned and improvements are identified and reported during project execution
• Plan, lead and participate in internal and external quality audits
• Provide support, guidance and advice to projects and Engineering personnel on Quality procedures, guides, processes and quality related matters
• To promote and lead business process improvement initiatives
• Analyse Quality data, including KPIs and prepare reports
• Where required prepare and implement project quality plans
• Conduct sub-contractor and vendor audits and reviews as required; some audits jointly with clients.
• Support Management Review meetings as required
• Attend and support external 3rd party KMS audits and assist in close out of any actions
• Deputise for UK Engineering Quality Manager as required

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:

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business or Management
• Knowledge and understanding of certification and management system requirements e.g. ISO 9001
• Experience of Multidisciplinary Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design and EPC projects
• Broad understanding of Engineering and Project Management discipline activities
• Experience of Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and UKCA/CE Marking requirements
• Broad knowledge of international standards, codes and specifications
• Work with people at all levels to maintain, improve and implement an integrated quality management system
• Organise and prioritise work

Communication:

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

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to take measured approach to delivery of the work
• Motivated self-starter, who can work with a minimal amount of guidance and supervision
• Good coaching style, which infuses others with confidence and encouragement to continuously improve

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 recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.