Basic Function: Plans and conducts work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard commissioning and operating techniques and procedures. Assists in the development of new approaches to problems encountered. Responsible for the safe execution of all work under his/her control. Responsibilities: Principal Commissioning Engineer providing input into the FEED design of two major new-build FPSOs located offshore Australia. Proactively supports the identification and implementation of innovation and the utilisation new technology developments to enable the POB to be minimised and the FPSOs controlled from shore. Assists in the development of technical documents, manuals, procedures, schedules and plans. Provides technical input to a project from an operations & commissioning standpoint and assists in the development of PFDs and P&IDs. Provides inputs into the project schedule and CAPEX estimates. Writes the project Commissioning Specification for inclusion in the ITT tendering packages for the building of the FPSOs. Implements key project initiatives such as Start-Up Excellence Planning. Works closely and collaboratively with the clients Commissioning & Construction Manager. Experience: Ten or more years in the commissioning of Offshore platforms, preferably including FPSOs (but not essential). Experience in working in fabrication yards supporting the pre-commissioning of systems prior to sail-away. Although not essential, input into an engineering team developing a new build offshore platform designs. Academic Requirements: BSc / B.Eng. Degree in Engineering or HNC in relevant subjects. 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.

Senior Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of all classes of Capital Cost Estimates by the application of recognised methodologies and industry practices. They will have experience in onshore and offshore estimates in energy and chemicals markets including energy transition. Job Description Define the estimating scope for a project and prepare an estimate plan of work, to identify all deliverables and interfaces with other disciplines to ensure planned completion and the estimate is developed in insufficient detail and is in accordance with good estimating practice. * Fully auditable. * Assessed for accuracy, uncertainties, risk, and contingencies. * In accordance with the approved estimate plans. * Ensure an estimate is constructed to provide accurate costs for all components in agreed project WBS and CBS * Ability to access and develop labour rates and productivity for global projects. * Conduct detailed analysis and benchmarking to support final estimate. * Manage and maintain all documentation received, used in the estimate to ensure auditability and back up of the estimate. * Manage input (schedule and quality) from engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines to ensure compliance with estimate plan and procedures to deliver compliant estimates. * For an assigned project report to the Lead Estimator or Project Manager * Reporting to the Estimating Director at a department level Skills * Experience in Study, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC estimates * Competence and experience in detailed presentation of the estimate to clients and management * Knowledge of all estimating techniques * Must exercise skill in communications and interpersonal relationships with staff in Estimating and in other workgroups. * Knowledge and experience in estimating software including ACCE 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.

Deliverables Reports to the Project Manager. Manages and leads all activities related to project planning and controls, cost management and reporting, contract administration and risk management. Responsibilities typically include: Project controls: reporting, forecasting and cost control. Planning. Document control. Administration services, including secretarial and clerical services. Translation services. Variations. Invoicing. Project risk management. Information management and systems. Responsible for timely issue of project control deliverables and progress reports. Provide leadership to planning engineers, schedulers and cost engineers to plan, monitor, and control the execution of the project within the time and budget parameters, optimising resource utilisation. Capable of performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets. Support the Project Management Team in planning and identifying issues that could limit progress or impact project budgets. Interfaces with the client. Corporate reporting line is to the Project Controls and Business Director. Analyse project requirements and assist with the preparation of Project Master Schedules. Oversee planning and scheduling on the project to ensure schedules are in line with the delivery requirements through the application of appropriate processes and procedures. Understands the project deliverables, milestones and required tasks and targets through the project progress measurement system. Develop systems and procedures for project control functions on the project, as and when there are additional requirements from the client in order to facilitate the process of project monitoring. Support project management team in initiating and preparing time and cost related variations and claims. Advises Project Manager on compiling support documents for potential claims, prepares advance defence for issues that are likely to evolve during the execution of the project. Develop and maintain the approved project work breakdown structure and project control budget. Monitor progress against schedules and expedite updating data required from the discipline groups. Prepare and maintain client and management cost reports, progress curves for the project in line with the required reporting levels and requirements of the contract. Maintain change control systems, evaluate discipline change notices, determine cost and schedule impact of all affected areas. Maintain in conjunction with the materials control group, a requisition tracking system. Prepare cash flows and out turn forecasts. Ensure timely project reporting to an appropriate level of detail which gives early warning of adverse performance trends. Develop and maintain Personnel authorisation assignment Form Register. Support in the negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, agency, consultant, sponsorship, joint venture, consortium, bidding, confidentiality, MOU and other types and forms of agreements. Supervise and develop contract pricing summaries for proposals. Take responsibility for the document control process for the project. Consult Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with clients ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures. Coordinates Internal and Client audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department. Complying with other clients accredited framework such as ISO 14001. Capable of using initiative, knowledge and experience to recognise, highlight and address opportunities and threats as and when they emerge. Perform related duties as and when instructed by direct supervisor. 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.

Experience of offshore, FPSO and MEGA project contracts and procurement. Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use. Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers, and is responsible for negotiating refunds. Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Manages the Procurement team to develop a more strategic Procurement approach. Ensure efficient and effective procurement processes that meet all legal, technical and commercial factors within a stringent regulatory framework. Drive value for money through the procurement of goods, services and works. Co-ordination of procurement activities, ensuring effective support is provided to the business. Review and develop Procurement processes and procedures, ensuring any proposed changes are properly reviewed by relevant stakeholders, appropriately communicated to the business, and implemented effectively. Work with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies for different types of work ensuring the business is protected. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of a degree and 15 years of 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 As a Project Controls Manager you will be responsible for the co-ordinating and supporting the development of the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality for a development or delivery area of the client Programme, providing strategic insight and analysis of performance against the baseline and highlighting any trends or risks or opportunities to support decision making. The role will also co-ordinate and support controls governance and change management to ensure all impacts to the baseline are assessed and managed. To be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated programme baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality and track performance for project(s) and contract. To create and maintain the programme management control processes To develop and maintain data roll up interfaces and standards from Company Contractor tools in use at the Contractor boundaries To be responsible for managing and co-ordinating project controls activities within the supply chain, for projects or contract to assure the accuracy and quality of cost, risk and schedule information being captured. To be accountable for analysing the data and reports submitted and providing insights & trends on performance and risks to support decision making. To be responsible for managing the periodic correlation of schedule, cost, quality and risk to drive expedient programme delivery and manage performance whilst capturing and analysing cost data, including inputting cost data into client to selected data capture systems. To be responsible for reviewing supply chain programme submissions and updating client schedules. To be accountable for managing risks for a development or delivery area of the client Programme, leveraging SME advice and technical knowledge from specialists to respond to project delays, issues and other challenges throughout the project. To be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the change management process, ensuring impacts to the baseline are effectively assessed and managed. To be responsible for managing the co-ordination and communication of the Period reporting cycle ensuring compliance with the reporting life cycle, and undertaking self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons and best practice within the Project Controls community. To be responsible for managing the assurance of Project Controls Data and for ensuring adherence with Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Controls policies, processes and standards for a development or delivery area of the client Programme. To be responsible for providing functional line management, performance management and objective setting support to direct reports. Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Required Skills: Clear Direction - Ability to give clear direction. Defining and prioritising objectives, analysing inputs, assessing and challenging data, defining strategies and supporting rationales. Stakeholder management - Ability to manage stakeholders; building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate. Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to present at Portfolio level; communicate on project controls updates and processes to project and supply chain teams, citing a wide range of examples of application. Influencing & Negotiating Skills - including internal and external stakeholders. Facilitation - Ability to manage workshops to solve critical problems and provide clear direction to team members on the actions needed to manage and mitigate any critical issues. Problem Solving - Ability to identify multifaceted problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Data Analysis and Presentation - Ability to analyse and interpret data and produce accurate timely and informative reports in multiple formats targeted to the needs of the audience. Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including; Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management and Risk Management. Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a programme. Knowledge of the Project and Commercial Management principles including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets. Understanding of NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client. Type Of Experience Experience in project controls on major projects/programmes including the oversight of multi contractor teams Experience in project controls on major projects/programmes including the management of multi-discipline project controls teams. Experience in the core project controls functions, including; baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management and performance reporting. Experienced in the management and control of key Project Controls systems (e.g. Primavera P6). Experience of managing and/or influencing governance forums including project change and investment boards with delegated decision-making powers of multi-millions of pounds. The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the client values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect 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.