OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Fabrication Department Manager oversees the Fabrication Discipline within GPC West (GPCW). you will ensure coordination and consistency for the delivery of fabrication activities across GPCW tenders and projects.

You will be responsible for implementing a change agenda to ensure the department is delivery oriented, creating a mindset of performance in collaboration with other EPCI functions.

This is a high visibility role and to support the growth and the scale and complexity of future fabrication scopes for the energy transition.

The Fabrication Department Manager is also responsible to develop the GPCW Fabrication community to provide added value support to the project and tenders.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Develops and fosters a positive HSEQ culture throughout Subsea 7.
• Ensures the Subsea 7 Safe System of work and GPCW processes, such as readiness reviews and self-verification, are fully implemented on GPCW and suppliers worksites to enable safe performance.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the GPCW Fabrication community to ensure standardization of operational practices, continuous improvement and predictable performance.
• Ensures the implementation of and adherence to Subsea 7's Management systems, professional tools, policies, and processes.
• Reviews, organizes and influences the Fabrication department to effectively handle and deliver multiple large and complex Fabrication Projects, in particular:

1) Introduces and embeds delivery accountability within the team for projects growth

2) Ensures a breadth of relevant expertise is present within the team for consistent and consistent support to Fabrication across the various tenders and projects

3) Promotes and fosters proactive engagement with the other disciplines across the project life cycle to ensure the correct delivery of Fabrication scopes.

• Supports Fabrication Managers as required in the delivery of Fabrication scopes on projects and tenders
• Constitutes an integral part of the tender process and ensures peer reviews are conducted on Fabrication deliverables prior to tender costing/submission to make sure you are consistent with inputs from other disciplines.
• Proposes fabrication strategies to fulfil tenders and projects requirements
• Works closely with the SCM function to develop a strategy of fabrication suppliers, including supplier assessments and physical audits.
• Works closely with the Engineering function to ensure constructability of design is guaranteed and that engineering deliverables for Fabrication are timely delivered
• Manages and motivates the fabrication team across several locations. Reviews and assesses performance through the COMPASS process, building capacity and enabling employees to optimize their contribution to the Fabrication team and the wider business.
• In continuous liaison with regions, allocates resources to tenders and projects as required
• Establishes KPIs to monitor GPCW Fabrication performance - Develops and monitors how we measure projects growth and the impacts on predictable performance.
• Provides input to budget and is accountable for controlling costs and meeting budget within department.
• Reviews and updates GPCW Fabrication Guidelines documents
• Develops and implements Fabrication digitalization initiatives
• Ensures GPCW Fabrication Sharepoint site is kept up to date

INTERNAL INTERFACES

• Project Fabrication Managers and Engineers
• Project and Tenders Managers
• Other regions Fabrication disciplines
• Project Planners
• Commercial Performance team
• SCM, Engineering, and Operation Functional Managers
• HSE & Q Projects managers & advisors

AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS

• Operate within the Business Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Subsea 7's Management Principles
• For level of authority see 'Expenditure and Authorizations Specification'

PERSON SPECIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Degree level relevant engineering and technical background
• Experience working in a project environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external functions and business partners
• Proven ability to work and motivate diverse teams and drive convergence

PREFERRED

• Ideally previous experience in a Project Management role or similar
• Previous functional management experience
• Fabrication experience

What do we offer?

• Career development - with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development

• Flexible working - lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it's hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but let's have a discussion to see how we can make it work.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave

• A fantastic benefits package - which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.

Who are we?

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.

• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.

• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

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