At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-discipline engineering teams on exciting nuclear projects.
- Company: Join Costain, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Office-based role with flexible working options and a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and engineering, with a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.
As an experienced Project Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading the multi-discipline Engineering Design team delivering several FEED and Detailed Design brownfield projects on a UK Terminal over a period of two years. The role will be based at the Costain Aberdeen Office with an expectation of office-based working for at least three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering design on major projects through the project life cycle to meet the project schedule, budget, safety and quality requirements.
- Co-ordination of Engineering and Design interfaces between Costain, Client, Execution Contractor and supply chain.
- Engineering focal point with the Project Management team for contractual communications, progress meetings, risk reduction, cost reporting, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and managing actions.
- Regularly reporting to senior operational management on the performance of the engineering delivery for the project.
- Providing a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and protecting against uncontrolled scope creep.
- Ensuring effective deployment and use of company engineering delivery processes on projects including engineering design strategy master deliverable register, project schedule, work/cost breakdown structure process safety management and engineering governance process.
- Ensuring that key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible, with issues and blockers escalated immediately.
- Ensuring all services comply fully with Client & Costain governance processes, standards and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Fostering collaborative and high-performing relationships by maintaining transparent communication with colleagues and subordinates, building mutual trust and championing a supportive team culture.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Significant experience in coordinating multi-discipline teams across the project life cycle on major contracts in the onshore Oil & Gas sector.
- Thorough knowledge of the major project delivery process from work winning to project handover.
- Knowledge and understanding of UK technical and regulatory standards and global best practice.
- Strong process safety, quality and environmental leadership focus.
- Significant knowledge and understanding of Project Controls, including Schedule, Cost, Risk and Change Management.
- Experienced customer facing capability with an ability to develop and influence relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator (written & verbal).
- Experience in the requirements for applying CDM 2015 regulations as Principal Designer and CE marking of plant / equipment.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Honours Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering related subject.
- Chartered Engineer and Membership of a professional engineering institution.
- Project Management qualification.
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Costain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Aberdeen where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a supportive team culture that values transparency and mutual trust. Our commitment to safety, quality, and environmental leadership ensures that you will be part of meaningful projects that make a real impact in the nuclear sector.