Project Manager

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Project Manager to be based in Aberdeen.

We're seeking a delivery-focused project professional who combines engineering understanding with proven project management capability. You will be equally comfortable leading a short-duration consultancy study as you are managing a complex, multidisciplinary engineering project worth several million pounds.

You will have experience working within engineering consultancy environments, delivering projects under both reimbursable and lump-sum commercial models while successfully coordinating multiple technical, commercial and client interfaces. You understand how to balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk to achieve successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and relationship builder, capable of bringing together diverse engineering disciplines and stakeholders to solve complex challenges. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and providing clear leadership to project teams.

Most importantly, you will be adaptable, collaborative and solutions-focused, with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering and consultancy services. You will take ownership of project performance, foster strong client relationships and play an active role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

Typical Projects may include:

• Feasibility studies and option assessments.

• Concept and front-end engineering studies (FEED).

• Brownfield and greenfield engineering projects.

• Multi-discipline design and engineering delivery.

• Asset improvement and decarbonisation programmes.

• Capital projects ranging from small consultancy assignments to projects valued at several million pounds.

• Framework and long-term client support contracts.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy projects from initiation through to close-out.

• Support with a diverse portfolio of work, ranging from short-duration consultancy studies and advisory assignments through to larger design projects.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, on schedule and within budget.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, integrating inputs across disciplines to achieve project objectives.

• Manage projects delivered under both reimbursable and lumpsum/fixed-price contracting models.

• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, risk registers and change management processes.

• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk objectives, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

• Coordinate and manage multiple project interfaces, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate effective communication between technical disciplines, project controls, commercial teams and client

representatives.

• Manage project commercial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, invoicing, variation management and financial reporting.

• Develop resource plans and coordinate discipline inputs to ensure projects are appropriately staffed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify, assess and manage project risks, opportunities, assumptions and dependencies.

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships and ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

• Lead project reviews, lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery performance.

• Support proposal preparation, estimating, project execution planning and bid activities for new business opportunities.

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and project professionals as appropriate.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, innovation and delivery excellence across all project activities.

• Ensure compliance with company management systems, client requirements and applicable industry standards.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Degree qualified in a related technical discipline.

• Professional project management qualification such as APM PMQ, APMP, PMP or equivalent preferred.

• Demonstrable experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering, consultancy or design projects within an engineering consultancy, operator, contractor or similar environment.

• Proven experience delivering projects under both reimbursable and lumpsum/fixed-price commercial arrangements.

• Experience managing engineering studies, feasibility assessments, concept development, FEED and detailed design projects.

• Preferred experience leading technical and commercial bid submissions.

• Preferred experience supporting business development and client account management activities.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating delivery across multiple interfaces and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage projects ranging from small consultancy assignments through to complex multi-million-pound

engineering projects.

• Excellent client-facing skills with experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

• Excellent communication, leadership and facilitation skills.

• Good commercial awareness and ability to balance technical, contractual and financial considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

• Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and drive successful project outcomes.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.