Engineering Managers in Leatherhead to support a recent project award in the NGL / LNG sector. Based in Leatherhead, reporting to the Director of Project Management for the region the candidate will have the primary responsibility for the technical delivery of a complex brownfield / greenfield detailed design project. Rate is negotiable, please advise rate sought.
Duration around 12 months Leatherhead office based (Hybrid working, 3 days office, 2 days home working)
The role is likely to be outside IR35 but the final decision will be made after a Qdos assessment The successful candidate will have prior experience in management of engineering teams working in brownfield and/or onshore gas processing projects. Key responsibilities to include:
Design management
Ensure compliance with KBR corporate policies and procedures,
Prepare, maintain and communicate an engineering resource plan, identifying required type and timing of resources.
Prepare and maintain an engineering execution plan, describing how the engineering will be executed.
Participate in preparing and updating the engineering portion of the project schedule.
Oversee the accurately measurement, monitoring and reporting of engineering progress.
Recognize and report changes to the scope of work, forecast cost, or forecast schedule.
Provision of quantity trends on detailed design projects
Design basis
Being familiar with the contract terms and scope of work, communicate them properly to the engineering staff, and perform all activities required of engineering, as required by the contract.
Prepare, issue, and maintain a project design basis document. Changes to the document after issue should be considered changes to the scope of work.
Obtain, document and communicate accurate site data for the proposed facility location.
Establish and communicate applicable regulatory requirements to engineering personnel, and ensure compliance with those regulations
Design Method
Implement inherent safety into the facilities beginning at the layout stage and extending through the end of the design phase.
Implement Value Improving Practices, as appropriate, to improve the quality of project execution or the value of the project outcome.
Monitor the quality of engineering specifications which define the work to be completed by others.
Monitor the quality of PFDs, P&IDs and process data, which provide input to engineering on the project.
Establish a weight database and monitor the weight of the facilities throughout the length of the contract, if required.
Initiate and own the preparation, issuance and update of a major equipment list throughout the engineering phase of the project.
Train, develop & mentor the next generation of Lead Engineers and Engineering Managers
Design Assurance
Implement quality assurance methods in accordance with the KBR Quality Management System
Implement an engineering continuous improvement process
Plan and implement reviews of the engineering method and products
Plan and implement a method to ensure the integrity of the overall design
Design Interfaces
Develop and implement methods to effectively interface all engineering activities including multiple KBR offices, joint venture partners, third party engineering services and clients.
Develop and implement methods to effectively interface with (non-engineering) third parties on the project, including Project Management, HSE Management, Quality Management, Procurement & Materials Management, Information Management, Project Controls Management, Construction Management, Licensors, Suppliers, Fabrication Yards and site construction contractors.
Assist in the preparation of bid packages, purchase orders and subcontracts for equipment and bulk items by preparing technical requisition packages and technical evaluations.
Implement an effective constructability program, intended to adjust the design to simplify the fabrication and construction of the project facilities.
Key Attributes / skills:
Senior professional with strong personal drive and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient oral and written communications skills. Collaborates well in a team environment
Track record of project delivery in Europe, Australia (strong preference), Middle East or Africa.
Demonstratable flexibility and ability to adapt to changing project-related priorities and deliver high quality, accurate work within required deadlines.
Ability to works things through with clients to resolve issues, including conflicting demands, sensitive situations, and conflicts with other groups.
Abides by the KBR Code of Business Conduct and business ethics.
Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
Skills typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a Professional Engineering qualification