Head of Projects & Engineering

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HEAD OF PROJECTS &amp; ENGINEERING</p>
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POSITION SUMMARY</p>
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This role is a senior leadership role on the leadership team of the UK business reporting to the MD. The role is high visibility, and the incumbent will be a key leadership role model for the UK organisation.</p>
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Main purpose of the role is to lead all Projects &amp; Engineering activity pertaining to the UK. To initiate, and ensure the achievement of, development/pre-engineering (appraise, concept select and concept define), engineering and construction (including SIMOPS operations), to achieve an effective and efficient construction, installation, hook-up, and pre-com / commissioning and of oil and gas production facilities in line with the companies objectives, policy and procedures. Manage all Project responsibilities (CAPEX, ABEX and OPEX for the UK Location).</p>
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The role is accountable for the talent management, development and succession planning of the Projects &amp; Engineering team.</p>
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It is expected the Head of Projects &amp; Engineering will develop strong relationships with peers in regulatory and industry bodies in order to support the business and the efforts of the Projects &amp; Engineering team.</p>
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MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</p>
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Overall accountable for all projects successful delivery for the client, CAPEX (Brownfield/Greenfield, Operated/OBO), ABEX, 3rd Party business) in HSEQ, Schedule, Delivery.</p>
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Promote and develop HSEQ Culture within Engineering &amp; Projects Community.</p>
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Accountable for Department Governance, Assurance and Risks.</p>
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Promote Lessons Learned and develop Engineering &amp; Projects Organizational Process Assets to capitalize knowledge.</p>
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Promote Engineering &amp; Projects Contractors &amp; Main Vendors.</p>
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Promote Engineering &amp; Projects Process, Tools and Methodology enhancement.</p>
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Ensure that Engineering &amp; Projects is compliant with company Policies, Procedures and Practices.</p>
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People development:</p>
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Promote Career Development for the Engineering &amp; Projects Community within its perimeter and detect and promote talents for the wider organization.</p>
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Accountable for the development and mentoring of the UK Projects &amp; Engineering team.</p>
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Accountable for identification of talent and all Projects &amp; Engineering team succession planning.</p>
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Fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the company by maintaining quality standards and displaying an openness and willingness to act on improvements. </p>
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Strategy development:</p>
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Creates new networks and connections at the most senior levels within and outside of the company.</p>
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Strategic input into UK region overarching strategy with respect to future projects, business development and merger &amp; acquisition opportunities.</p>
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Budgetary:</p>
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Accountable for the G&amp;A budget setting and expenditure for the Projects &amp; Engineering team ca. $5-6 MM per annum.</p>
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Accountable for the UK Project and Engineering Department Annual Budget ~ ?50-100MM.</p>
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INTERFACES</p>
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Interface with the UK LT, Managing Director and team.</p>
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Engagement with Contractors &amp; Main Vendors.</p>
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CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT</p>
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The position is in the UK.</p>
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Travel should be expected to other onshore/offshore geographical entities within the company.</p>
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REQUIRED COMPETENCES/ QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / PROFILE</p>
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Relevant university degree. In special cases, relevant work experience may compensate for limited formal education.</p>
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Extensive experience in the oil and gas sector in a Projects &amp; Engineering setting required.</p>
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Experience from development and execution of major projects in an E&amp;P company.</p>
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Excellent knowledge of rules and regulations of the UKCS.</p>
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders.</p>
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Strong HSE leadership skills.</p>
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Applies robust commercial awareness and business acumen to enhance the company's performance.</p>
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Focusses attention on and prioritises overall company results and targets, adding value and effectively managing costs. Performs efficiently under time pressure.</p>
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Behaviours:</p>
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A self-starter - identifying issues, opportunities and working through to completion using initiative and drawing on insight and others' inputs.</p>
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Inspires trust and sets high expectations for others in what they do and how they behave.</p>
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Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills.</p>
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A strong sense of the company values; walking the talk and continuing to emphasise the importance of them in shaping the working environment.</p>
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Strong analytical capability.</p>
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Core values</p>
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Excellence in HSE.</p>
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Excellence in HSE is demanded and integral to everything we do.</p>
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Integrity</p>
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Commitment to ethical operations and respect to all individuals across all organisations.</p>
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Individual Accountability</p>
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Take responsibility of actions and results, personally commit to the success of the company.</p>
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Take initiative and drive the outcome.</p>
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Teamwork</p>
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Only together can we grow, only in partnership can we succeed.</p>
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Manage talent and competency development.</p>
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Use effective delegation to drive tasks to completion.</p>
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