Project Development Manager

Overview

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.

About you

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. 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.

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 Project Development Manager to be based in Woking. The successful candidate will manage an entire project team including project engineering managers, projects engineers, engineering disciplines, project services and third parties. Accountable for delivering the Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Pre-FEED, FEED or Detailed Design project or part of a major project in accordance with the Contract, within budget and plan and to agreed corporate and client HSSE and Quality standards.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Typically manages and is responsible for the delivery of Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design projects.
• Able to lead the project from Feasibility through to Detail engineering, guiding the Client through decisions gates and approvals.
• Provides Leadership in HSSE and QA/QC. Approves Project HSSE and QA/QC project plans and monitors effective implementation. Supports Project and Corporate Quality Audits related to QA/QC and HSSE.
• Establishing and adequately resourcing the requirements of the project, including staffing, office facilities, IT infrastructure and IM strategy; regularly reviews demobilisation plans to minimise cost and overheads.
• Manages initial mobilisation of the core project team with actions, timescales, and communication channels established.
• Approves the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and subsidiary coordination procedures; supports Project and Corporate Quality Audits.
• Leads technical reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, value engineering, design integrity, and 3D Model reviews, supported by the Project Engineering Manager, Project Engineers and Lead Discipline Engineers.
• Accountable for the entire project budget and contract; coordinates all activities for initiation, execution and close-out within schedule and contractual requirements; oversees coordination with Clients, Engineering, Subcontractors and internal/external agencies.
• Manages progress monitoring mechanisms and reporting against the project plan; ensures change management processes are applied and corrective actions are implemented when needed.
• Responsible for all management, commercial and technical decisions relating to the project; consults with Project Sponsor or Project Director on major issues and implements resolutions.
• Supervises the project team (typically up to 10-15 lead personnel) including project personnel, engineers, designers, Project Services and third-party contractors.
• Majority of time allocated to supervision, planning, coordination, meetings, approvals and stakeholder engagement. Typical 5-day workweek with a minimum of 4 days in office/worksite for managerial roles.

In addition to the responsibilities listed, the employee may perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed. Tasks will be within the scope of the employee’s skills and role, with consideration for workload and development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience

• Degree in Engineering.
• Chartered Status preferred; significant related project management experience in Oil and Gas.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Thorough knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of planning and project controls.

Communication

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

Behaviour/ Core Competencies

• Experience of managing FEED and Detailed Design projects.
• Excellent understanding of contract terms & conditions.
• Global work share experience.

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its 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.