Senior Project Engineer

Join us. Unleash your energy within. 

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. 

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our Purpose and Beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. 

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen.  Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING 

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: 

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.  

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is a key role responsible for managing individual projects or a portfolio of projects. 

As a senior member of the projects team the SPE will work closely and communicate effectively with the all engineering disciplines, business functions, Kent management and client representatives to ensure the company’s reputation for high quality products and services is maintained. The (SPE) will oversee the operating processes used to complete projects.  They check that staff members perform their duties to a high standard to ensure the project runs smoothly, overseeing the needs of the client, and finding ways to improve processes.  The SPE is also responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships to identify and pursue additional opportunities.
 

The responsibilities will include;

• Develop, or assist in the development of project execution plans, proposals and estimates.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Identify any issues and put actions in place to mitigate them. Report key issues to senior management. 
• Proactively manage project change by identifying variations to the agreed scope and agreeing variations with the client.
• Prepare (with assistance from project controls), the project schedule. 
• Maintain the project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Maintain an accurate estimate of the costs to complete and update the PSR each month 
• Obtain, coordinate and manage the resources and tools required to execute the project 
• Ensure the correct resources are planned for the project and are available to execute the project.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Preparation of a risk & opportunities register during the project proposal phase.
• Maintain the project risk register, implementing mitigating actions as appropriate 
• Co-ordinate all parties involved, including engineering teams, other business units and sub-consultants 
• Communicate objectives to project team 
• Project Admin:  Setting up the administration and finance system required to support the project 
• Finance:  Maintain cash flow objectives by billing promptly and resolving queries or disputes on invoices 
• Project Admin:  Appropriate storage of project files 

Benefits:

• Attractive salary & benefits 
• Work/Life balance friendly workplace
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance discount 
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years 
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage 

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

Kent | The Energy Within  

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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