Our Client an International EPC are looking for a Product Sourcing Manager to join them on a Permanent basis in their offices in Surrey. The role will be offered with a negotiable salary and attractive benefits package.

Job Overview;

As Product Sourcing Manager you'll collaborate with the Lead Product Sourcing Manager on several projects

Job Purpose:

• Help to handle cost competitiveness through capital cost reduction and reduction of execution hours, as well as understand the Product Line's technical requirements and commercial implications of product line and category strategies.
• Develop & actively lead Product Procurement Strategies for Product Lines, including supplier qualification portfolio and planning for strategic product development.
• Participate in bid proposal kick-off meetings, review, and procurement estimating strategy meetings for all proposals for the assigned products, including Early Development Work and proposals for global projects and their respective new technologies.
• Work closely with Category Sourcing Managers (CSM) based globally to ensure that the needs of the Product Line are aligned to the respective supporting category strategies.
• Ensure that the plan for supplier qualification supports the product line competitiveness objectives on an ongoing basis. This will include the qualification of vendors for new technologies or new geographies

Job requirements:

• BSc in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business or qualified by experience.
• Involvement in the strategic development of products or equipment categories, delivering results in a timely manner with commercial competence.
• Experience in influencing, communication, and facilitative skills, including cross-cultures and geographies.
• Strong understanding of technical, business, and commercial concepts / macro-economic factors.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experienced in supplier negotiation

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Business Sector: Equipment Sales Plant Support & Global Capital Procurement
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Hersham
As the Business Development Manager:
You will have, within the defined geography, have responsibility and accountability for:

• New standard plant sales.
• All associated and stand-alone customer plant support service sales.
• Management and retention of a defined portfolio (15-25) trading accounts.

You will also be the primary point of contact for all standard plant opportunities and all customer plant technical services opportunities for the designated geography.

• initiating and maintaining a proactive outreach program to existing regional account customers (installed base) and potential customers (competitor plant owners) to offer a range of technical services, training, spares, upgrades, and retrofits.
• leading, through CRM Account planning, a portfolio of 'standard' ESPS plant sales and service customers consistent with ESPS and personal goals for each Fiscal Year.
• developing and running the commercial relationship with assigned EPC companies for proactive engagement of future opportunities.
• developing and leading periodic regional business unit Industrial Gas (Sale-of-Gas) and/or Joint Venture reviews to ensure alignment for current opportunities and future planning.

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Good understanding of standard plant technology.
• Account and/or Project Management experience.
• Effective customer relationship skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Good proven understanding of contractual and financial business requirements.
• An ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels within the company and with customers, across different national boundaries, cultures, and time zones.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands, driven by the project as well as off-line commitments.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimum supervision.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Description:
Responsible for procurement strategies and tactics for a focused product or service area, ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized across multiple businesses. Also accountable for the overall development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supply market intelligence in their area of responsibility.

Accountable for:

• Building, enhancing and managing the relationship with the business ensuring effective alignment of Procurement & Supply Chain Management to the business strategies.
• Understanding the regional and global business requirements for third party goods and services;
• Builds and maintains profiles of supply market and key suppliers (includes both current and potential suppliers);
• Providing information and counsel to senior management on market trends, commodity cost drivers and cost control strategies;
• Establishing and communicating the vision and strategic direction for assigned categories;
• The development and execution of appropriate market sector strategies aligning the market to internal demand, ensuring approval/support from the business;
• Developing measures and monitoring annual performance and resource plans for the category ensuring that all enablers required are available to deliver the strategy;
• Strategic sourcing within their area of responsibility. Using knowledge of commercial contract law to guide the development and assessment of pertinent contractual terms and conditions;
• Employs financial analysis and economic modeling skills to evaluate supplier proposal pricing and develop flexible contractual pricing models which accommodate inflation, currency, scope changes, and other areas of risk mitigation and cost control;
• Works with relevant Procurement & Supply Chain Management Specialists to implement sourcing processes across multiple geographies to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies;
• Provides on-going contract cost management and risk assessment;
• Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution;
• The management of supplier relationships;
• The development and implementation of supplier performance management strategies and measurement criteria for their market sector;
• Ensuring the Procurement & Supply Chain Management common processes are implemented, used and continually improved;
• Champions company initiatives and promote compliance

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Job Description

On behalf of An EPC company Petroplan are looking for a Supply Chain Systems- Business Process Analyst, the role will be on a Permanent basis and offering a competitive Salary.

Responsibilities;

• Offer functional support for the suite of Supply Chain Systems.
• Follow IT procedures for system configuration and system testing.
• Ensure all applications changes follow the IT change management process.
• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
• Analyze complex business problems and offer solutions to the customer.
• Performing requirements analysis, define objectives and scope of work.
• Coordinate the development of documentation to enable implementation and turnover of the process of system
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Develop reports for internal and external customers, write /perform routine SQL queries for data extraction.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in business, IT, or related field.
• Relevant number of years of experience in business analysis, IT or a related field.
• Applicant must be a UK resident.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Advanced technical skills and excellent documentation skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Proficient in data extraction and analysis, well versed in SQL query creation and review. Good understanding of database relationships.
• Well versed in Power BI and Microsoft SSRS reporting.
• Advanced knowledge in SharePoint and Nintex Workflows.
• Subcontracts and Supply Chain experience is a plus.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Principal Process Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a client over in Surrey and are looking for a Principal Process Engineer that will directly report to Lead Engineer/ Engineering Manager.

Principal Process Engineer will typically supervise a team of engineers to address all discipline specific requirements within the project and provides necessary input and support to project progress and reporting.

We are seeking high caliber people for this key Engineering role that have talent, enthusiasm and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan. The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects.

Being confidently hands on particularly during 2022 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Either a Lead Engineer on a project or reporting to the Lead Engineer typically on larger projects, execute process engineering design for feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC projects.
• Can be technically responsible for all process engineering work and allocating supervising and directing deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
• Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and/or high profile issues, with support from Consultant Process Engineer/ Lead Process Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.
• Reviews the ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, prepares man-hour estimates and provides input to project execution plan.
• Supervises, reviews and checks the process activities including Process Design Basis, Philosophies, Studies, Heat & Material Balances, PFDs & UFDs, PEDs, Process Systems including P&IDs, Flow Assurance, Relief and Flare Design, Process Datasheets & HAZOP Close Out. Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal by raising technical queries with projects / client.
• Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Test's.
• Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary process engineering input and support to close out of actions.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in chemical engineering
• Chartered Status preferred. Significant related experience working for Engineering/Client organizations in the Oil and Gas Industry and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition projects
• 10 years of experience required

• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to Consultancy, FEED/ Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes
• In-depth knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Activity Scheduling and discipline work priorities.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking abilities

Flexible working: Hybrid working (3 days from the office and 2 days from home)

Location: Surrey, UK

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Consultant Process Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a key client of ours based in Surrey and are looking for a Consultant Process Engineer to report with Process HOD. A Consultant Process Engineer typically supervises a team of process engineers to address all discipline-specific requirements within the project or undertakes/ manages specialist studies/technology reviews.

We are seeking high-caliber people for this key Engineering role that have the talent, enthusiasm, and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan.

The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects.

Being confidently hands-on particularly during 2022 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking), and committed to a long-term career within a high-performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

Key responsibilities:

• May work either as a lead process engineer or specialist consultant on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project. May be a subject matter expert within a specific area of their discipline
• Technically responsible within a project for all process engineering work. Allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel
• Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and/or high-profile issues without support and effectively communicating with project engineers, project management, clients, and senior management
• Undertakes specialist activities or reviews of process engineering aspects based on their high level of competency within areas of process engineering
• Supervises, reviews and checks the process activities
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from the original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of the management of change

Requirements:

• Master's degree in chemical engineering or post-graduate chemical engineering qualification.

• Chartered status preferred. Significant related experience of working for engineering/client organizations in the oil and gas industry and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition projects.

• Minimum 12 years' experience in oil and gas

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent coordination, monitoring, and supervisory skills
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design, and EPC projects
• In depth knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards, and codes
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice
• Specialist/high competency in specific area(s) of process engineering
• Multi-tasking/prioritizing
• Planning and forecasting

Flexible working: Hybrid working (3 days from the office and 2 days from home)

Location: Surrey, UK

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Petroplan are partnered with a leading EPC who are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage an entire project team including project engineering management, project engineering, engineering disciplines, project services, procurement and third parties.

Location: Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Accountabilities:

• Accountable for delivering the project or part of a project in accordance with the Contract, within budget and plan and to agreed corporate and client HSSE and Quality standards.
• The Senior Project Manager is accountable to the Project Sponsor or Project Director depending on size and complexity of the Project.
• Corporate functional reporting line is to Director of Projects.
• You will play a key part in continuing to grow out our Front End and General Engineering capability in the UK.
• You will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects.
• Being confidently hands on particularly during 2022 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

Your responsibilities include: (but not limited to)

* Typically manages and is responsible for the delivery of large/ complex FEED, detailed design, and EPC or EPCM projects.
* Ensures project meets or exceeds all performance targets i.e. HSSE, quality, cost, schedule and customer satisfaction.
* 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 where necessary in relation to QA/ QC and HSSE.
* Acts as the Contract representative with clients, suppliers, partners and third party contractors. Negotiates terms and conditions where necessary, in accordance with guidelines, ensuring that the business & other party interests are represented.
* Delivers maximum project margin, exceeding the as bid target.

* Ensures compliance with ISO quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures. Complying with other accredited frameworks such as ISO14001.
* Participates in employee performance evaluations, establishes performance criteria, identifies employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Qualification/ Certification:
* Masters Degree in Engineering.
* Chartered Status preferred. Significant related project management experience working for Engineering/Client organisations in the Oil and Gas Industry and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry

Core Competencies:
* Experience of managing FEED/ Detailed Design and EPC projects.
* Working knowledge of contract terms & conditions.
* 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.
* Global work share experience.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Group Manager - Instrument & Telecoms
Surrey
Permanent

About the job:
We are looking for Group Manager - Instruments & Telecom that will corporately manage an entire team of engineers and designers in their respective department. Someone who develops primary goals, operating plans, policies, and short and long-term objectives. Implements the above following board of Directors approval. Establish organogram structure for the department and delegates authority to subordinates. Lead the department towards objectives, meets with and advises subordinates. The Instrument & Telecom Group Manager is accountable to the Engineering Director.

This is part of a recruitment drive during 2022 to develop and grow our Front End and General Engineering capability in the UK. We are seeking high-calibre people for this key Group Manager role that have talent, enthusiasm and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan. The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects. Being confidently hands on particularly during 2022 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. For our team to develop an effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Your responsibilities:
Primary Duties

• Company values are at the heart of everything we do. They make us unique, inspire our success, and guide our decisions and actions. The employee will be aligned to these values, striving at all times to live and breathe those values.
• Allocate appropriate manpower for the preparation of proposals/ concept studies, FEED and detailed engineering on projects. Maximise levels of re-imbursibility at all times.
• May undertake position of a Lead Engineer or Study Manager on a small project in addition to corporate departmental responsibilities.
• Continuously evaluate manpower and competency requirements; develop manpower plans, charts and schedules. Recommend, assign and allocate manpower for the execution of engineering activities within the budgeted project man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs. Evaluate current manpower skill levels and allocate work among engineering staff according to complexity, specialised training and project requirements.
• Recommend recruitment requirements in support of department engineering activities; participate in screening of applicants, interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates in accordance with company procedures and approval processes.
• Direct the activities of department performance evaluations. Establish clear work standards and ensure performance objectives are met. Evaluate and make recommendation for promotions, salary increases, transfers, and terminations.
• Determine training and development requirements within the department; confer with supervisory level personnel in the identification of skill gaps and training needs. Mentor and motivate department staff.
• Analyse technology trends, recommend upgrade of systems and procedures when required. Assess, identify and develop technical tools, conduct presentations and seminars to update and improve the quality of engineering deliverables.
• Interface and regularly meet with client and vendor representatives, head internal staff and kick-off meetings, ensure the progress of project completion in accordance to determined schedules, allotted man hours and budgeted costs. Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues.
• Identify and organise the preparation and implementation of standard design guides, specifications, datasheets and checklists
• Consult Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with company ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures. Coordinate Internal and Client audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department. Comply with other company accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.
• Promote safety awareness in strict compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and assess department material resources, recommend library books, codes and standards and software requirements.
• Hold regular departmental meetings and maintain corporate communication with department members.
• Provide technical corporate leadership in support of project activities and may approve critical deliverables.
• Address personnel management issues in conjunction with project and HR functions, undertakes appraisal, and responsible for reviewing training and development needs.
• Participate in preparation of proposals including execution statements, man-hour cost estimates and client clarifications.
• Raise issues of concern, development and improvement to Engineering Director

Job/Cost Impact
Manages the overall engineering activities of the department, accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of proposals and/or projects within allotted schedule, quality, man-hour and costs. Accountable for the entire department budget.

Decision Making Authority
Makes decisions on recruitment issues and on mobilisation/ demobilisation of personnel with approval from Engineering Director. Takes ultimate decisions on critical/ technical issues and supports project interface with client as necessary. Recruits' personnel as required to meet resource requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility
Typically supervises department staff of over 10 engineers and designers

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties essentially performed in Main Office. Time spent in supervision, planning, coordination, attending meetings and maintaining contacts. Required to travel to other company offices or client's offices and attend site visits as necessary, in accordance with corporate or project requirements.
• Our team will be expected to be in the office nominally 3 days a week to help build that positive team culture.
• As we expand and grow, the company will seek to relocate from the current offices to larger premises in Surrey.

Qualification/ Certification:

• Honours Degree in Engineering.
• Chartered Status preferred. Significant related project management experience working for Engineering/Client organisations in the Oil and Gas Industry

Skills Requirement:

• Excellent management, including delegation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Planning and forecasting ability.
• Tactfulness in resolving issues.
• Cost awareness.
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player

Communication:
Excellent Communication and presentation skills.

Core Competencies:

• Experience of Consultancy/ FEED/ Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of international specifications and codes.
• Thorough knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
• Specialist/high competency in specific area(s) of Engineering.
• Activity scheduling and discipline work priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Planning and forecasting ability
• HSSE and Quality Consciousness.
• Analytical and problem-solving mind.
• Global work share experience

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Group Manager - Electrical
Surrey
Permanent
We are looking for a Group Manager - Electrical that will be responsible in establishing organogram structure for the department and delegating authority to subordinates. Leading the department towards objectives, meeting with and advising subordinates.
This is part of a recruitment drive during 2022 to develop and grow their Front End and General Engineering capability in the UK. We are seeking high-calibre people for this key Group Manager role that have talent, enthusiasm and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan. The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects.
Being confidently hands on particularly during 2022 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.
We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. For our team to develop an effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Your responsibilities:

• Corporately manages an entire team of engineers and designers in their respective department
• Develops primary goals, operating plans, policies, and short and long-term objectives
• Implement the above following approval from the board of directors
• Maintaining the technical competence of the discipline and quality of delivery on projects
• The Electrical Group Manager is accountable to the Engineering Director.

Primary Duties

• Company values are at the heart of everything we do. They make us unique, inspire our success, and guide our decisions and actions. The employee will be aligned to these values, striving at all times to live and breathe those values
• Allocate appropriate manpower for the preparation of proposals/ concept studies, FEED and detailed engineering on projects. Maximise billable hours.
• May undertake role of a lead engineer or study manager on a small project in addition to corporate departmental responsibilities
• Continuously evaluate manpower and competency requirements; ensure RESOURCE TOOL is kept up to date; develop manpower plans, charts and schedules. Recommend, assign and allocate manpower for the execution of engineering activities within the budgeted project man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs. Evaluate current manpower skill levels and allocate work among engineering staff according to complexity, specialised training and project requirements
• Recommend recruitment requirements in support of department engineering activities; participate in screening of applicants, interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates in accordance with company procedures and approval processes
• Direct the activities of department performance evaluations. Establish clear work standards and ensure performance objectives are met. Evaluate and make recommendation for promotions, salary increases, transfers, and terminations
• Determine training and development requirements within the department; confer with supervisory level personnel in the identification of skill gaps and training needs. Mentor and motivate department staff
• Analyse technology trends, recommend upgrade of systems and procedures when required. Assess, identify and develop technical tools, conduct presentations and seminars to update and improve the quality of engineering deliverables
• Interface and regularly meet with client and vendor representatives, head internal staff and kick-off meetings, ensure the progress of project completion in accordance to determined schedules, allotted man hours and budgeted costs. Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues
• Identify and organise the preparation and implementation of standard design guides, specifications, datasheets and checklists
• Consult with quality assurance on any issues relating to compliance with the company QMS, project quality plan and design integrity processes and procedures. Coordinate internal and client audit requests. Comply with company accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001
• Evaluate and assess department material resources, recommend library books, codes and standards and software requirements
• Hold regular departmental meetings and maintain corporate communication with department members
• Provide technical corporate leadership in support of project activities and may approve critical deliverables
• Address personnel management issues in conjunction with project and HR functions, undertakes appraisal, and responsible for reviewing training and development needs
• Participate in preparation of proposals including execution statements, man-hour cost estimates and client clarifications
• Raise issues of concern, development and improvement to Engineering Director

Job/Cost Impact
Manages the overall engineering activities of the department, accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of proposals and/or projects within allotted schedule, quality, man-hour and costs. Accountable for the entire department budget.

Decision Making Authority
Makes decisions on recruitment issues and on mobilisation/ demobilisation of personnel with approval from Engineering Director. Takes ultimate decisions on critical/ technical issues and supports project interface with client as necessary. Recruits' personnel as required to meet resource requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility
Typically supervises department staff of over 10 engineers and designers

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties essentially performed in Surrey offices. Time spent in supervision, planning, coordination, attending meetings and maintaining contacts. May be required to travel to other company offices, client's offices, vendor offices and attend site visits as necessary, in accordance with corporate or project requirements.
• Our team will be expected to be in the office nominally 3 days a week to help build that positive team culture.
• As we expand and grow, the company will seek to relocate from the current offices to larger premises in Surrey.

Qualification/ Certification:

• Honours degree in electrical engineering.
• Chartered status preferred. Significant related project management experience working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry and/or Low Carbon Energy Transition projects.

Skills Requirement:

• Excellent management, including delegation, and leadership skills
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills
• Tactful in resolving issues
• Cost awareness
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail
• Team player

Communication:
Excellent Communication and presentation skills.

Core Competencies:

• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice
• Specialist/high competency in specific area(s) of engineering activity scheduling and discipline work priorities
• Working under pressure
• Multi-tasking/prioritising
• Planning and forecasting
• HSSE and quality consciousness
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving mind set
• Global work share experience

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Job Description;

Our Client an EPC Company are looking for a Group Manager - Cost Estimating to join them on a Permanent basis in their offices in Surrey. The role will be offered with a negotiable salary, attractive benefits package and hybrid working patterns.

Job Overview;

As Group Manager - Cost Estimating you'll report directly to Engineering Director supporting Cost Estimating across projects in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition and traditional international energy projects.

Responsibilities;

• Corporately manages in the Cost Estimating department
• Develops primary goals, operating plans, policies, and short and long-term objectives
• Implement the above following approval from the board of directors
• Establish organogram structure for the department and delegates authority to subordinates
• Leads the department towards objectives, meets with and advises subordinates
• Maintaining the technical competence of the discipline and quality of delivery on projects
• Allocate appropriate manpower for the preparation of proposals/ concept studies, FEED and detailed engineering on projects.
• Continuously evaluate manpower and competency requirements
• Hold regular departmental meetings and maintain corporate communication with department members
• Provide technical corporate leadership in support of project activities and may approve critical deliverables

Qualifications and Experience;

• Honours degree in Engineering, Chartered status preferred.
• Significant related Cost Estimating experience in Concept, FEED and Detailed Design CAPEX estimates working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry, Utilities and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry
• Previous experience in a Management position

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.