Senior Project Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location: Onshore Aberdeen

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the initiation, development and routing of work through the work initiation and eMoC process
• Provides support in the areas of feasibility, scope definition, cost and schedule
• Ensure compilation of work scopes and work specifications.
• Ensure execution of work and deliverables are compliant with project requirements.
• Input into the review and monitoring of delivery programs and cost estimates.
• Input into the preparation of project control documents and processes and their upkeep.
• Project management of engineering/construction contractor and other key service providers, review and challenge of contractor performance, review of work schedules/plans, identifying opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, maximise use of resources, etc.
• Occasional offshore trips required to monitor/plan progress and oversee key tasks.
• Vendor management, package management and interface with 3rd Party Contractors

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential:

• Degree in engineering discipline

Preferred:

• Project management qualifications e.g., APM, PMI, PRINCE2
• Current Offshore Survival Certificate

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential:

• Project engineering experience
• Highly effective relationship builder at all levels, internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, written and presentation)
• Strong initiative and orientation towards focused delivery
• Experience of applying risk and change management processes
• Past exposure to multi-discipline work
• Knowledge of process/engineering drawings & schematics

Preferred:

• Knowledge of project delivery framework for decision making and assurance
• Knowledge and experience of financial control, cost estimating and planning
• Design engineering awareness and good understanding of codes, standards, risk-based decision making, quality assurance and compliance
• Experience in systems for construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (Orbit System or equivalent knowledge)
• Experience of CMMS systems (Maximo)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.