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 to recruit a Project Manager on a 12 month contract based in Leatherhead, Surrey.
On Offer:
1. Competitive hourly pay rate
2. Outside IR35, highly likely so engagement via a Ltd Co.is permitted
3. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Purpose of the Role
We are looking to expand our project management team in Leatherhead to support projects within the Europe, Africa and Middle East area. We have upcoming opportunities for roles on a wide range of projects including carbon capture, biorefinery, hydrogen, refinery, petrochemicals, gas processing, LNG and upstream oil and gas (on and offshore).
Based in Leatherhead, reporting to the Director of Projects the ideal candidate will have the primary responsibility for the technical delivery of one or more projects across pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design.
The qualified candidate will have prior experience across one or more of the product lines outlined above with the capability to support projects from initial pursuit to closeout.
Core Responsibilities
4. Assuring safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements while maintaining bottom line responsibility for financial success. Delivery of expected results for financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule performance. Serving as prime point of contact between the client and company, building strong working relationships. Serving as a proposal manager on pursuits, gaining executive approvals where required, through to final contractual negotiations. Assuring project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company. Management of project risk to avoid delays or reputational damage. Accountability for project financial performance Reporting of project status / forecast Delivering projects as sole project manager or as part of a larger delivery team Planning project execution and maintaining the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan. Keeps the client and company advised of project status.
Key Attributes / Skills
5. 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 (strong preference), Middle East or Africa. Demonstrable 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. Skills typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a Professional Engineering qualification and / or project management qualification (for example PMP or AMP). Engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to gain the confidence of senior and executive management as well as multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural peers/subordinates. Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
NB: We can only consider candidates with the right to live and work in the UK.
If you are looking for your next contract assignment, get in touch -
01372 862020 / matt.smith@kbr.com