Principal Project Engineer - PSC

-; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering firm in Reading is seeking a Principal Project Engineer for a 6-month contract, primarily to assist in managing engineering activities for a major FEED project. The role involves coordination across disciplines, quality assurance of technical documentation, and risk management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and preferably experience in project engineering within relevant industries such as Oil & Gas or Power. The position offers a hybrid work schedule in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior background in project engineering preferable.
• Engineering experience in infrastructure (undergrounds or electrical) beneficial.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemicals, Power, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing engineering team performance for projects.
• Coordinate cross-discipline inputs and ensure compliance.
• Review technical specifications for quality assurance.
• Assist in the change process for project management.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical clarity

Risk management

Compliance with quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood in Reading are seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join us on a contract basis for a large FEED project. This is an initial 6 month contract working 4 days per week in our Green Park office with 1 day at home.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Engineering Manager with the management of engineering team performance specific to all activities planned for a project (or group of projects), including:
• Assist in the coordination of cross-discipline input into engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with the Design Basis
• Assist in the development and management of a plan for the production of engineering documentation and specifications including computer-aided document production
• Review the work of the Discipline Leads in the preparation of technical specifications, designs, drawings and documents and ensure the quality of engineering and design
• Participate in key discussions, with respect to technical inquiries of scope clarification as well as provide input into progress reporting
• Monitor transmittals for internal and external documentation reviews and compliance with project requirements
• Responsible for the creation of multidiscipline procurement packages. Coordinate between engineering and procurement on the scope of work documentation, compiling and reviewing technical documents, preparing other required documentation for procurement including multi-discipline bid evaluation and clarifications
• Assist the Engineering Manager in all aspects of project work and keep the team informed of difficulties encountered and issues that arise on the project
• Participate in the management of the change process for the project by informing the necessary parties and preparing the necessary change management documentation
• Support the assessment of engineering and procurement progress within the overall project schedule and identifying mitigations should actual and/or forecast schedule performance deviate from planned
• Assist in maintaining the look-ahead engineering schedule and work lists
• Monitor discipline progress and performance of the engineering scope and develop corrective action plans when required
• Interface with the construction team as required to provide technical clarity.
• Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) and review with Project Manager
• Participate in quality assurance audits
• Provide input to the identification of risks and support the management of risks
• Monitors and supports compliance with quality, HSE and assurance standards
• Alerts Engineering Manager in the event of potential delays or change; supports implementation of approved changes

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Prior background in project engineering preferable
• Engineering experience, with infrastructure (undergrounds or electrical) is beneficial
• Experience in an appropriate industry (ideally in one or more of Oil & Gas, LNG & GTL, Refining, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Power, Carbon Capture)
• Be commercially astute and understand the different approaches required to managing lump sum and reimbursable work.
• Have a broad technical knowledge.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.