Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.
KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Electrical Projects on a 12 month contract based in Leatherhead.
On Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- IR35 Determination - Highly likely to be outside so engagement through a LLC is permitted
Job Overview
KBR is currently looking to expand its team of engineering managers in Leatherhead to support electrification projects particularly in the Caspian region.
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 one or more projects across pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design. Regular travel to the Caspian region is foreseen.
The successful candidate will have prior experience in management of engineering teams in the delivery of brownfield electrical infrastructure projects (132kV and below) to international (IEC) standards, preferably in an oil & gas environment.
Main Responsibilities
1. 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. Oversee the accurately measurement, monitoring and reporting of engineering progress. Recognize and report changes to the scope of work, forecast cost, or forecast schedule.
2. Design basis Prepare, issue, and maintain a project design basis document. Changes to the document after issue should be considered changes to the scope of work. Establish and communicate applicable regulatory requirements to engineering personnel and ensure compliance with those regulations.
3. Design Method Monitor the quality of engineering specifications which define the work to be completed by others. Monitor the quality of engineering product. Initiate and own the preparation, issuance and update of a major equipment list throughout the engineering phase of the project. Train, develop & mentor the team
4. Design Assurance Implement quality assurance methods in accordance with the KBR Quality Management System Plan and implement reviews of the engineering method and products Plan and implement a method to ensure the integrity of the overall design
5. 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 and Subcontractors. Assist in the preparation of bid packages, purchase orders and subcontracts for equipment and bulk items by preparing technical requisition packages and technical evaluations.
Key Attributes / Skills
6. Proficient oral and written communications skills. Collaborates well in a team environment
7. Track record of project delivery in Europe, AGT (strong preference), Middle East or Africa.
8. Demonstratable flexibility and ability to adapt to changing project-related priorities and deliver high quality, accurate work within required deadlines.
9. Ability to works things through with clients to resolve issues, including conflicting demands, sensitive situations, and conflicts with other groups.
10. Abides by the KBR Code of Business Conduct and business ethics.
11. Awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
12. Member of IET or equivalent.