Project Manager

@UKPLC Company Registrations; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of professional services seeks a Project Manager in Leatherhead to oversee projects involving carbon capture and oil and gas. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring project delivery, client satisfaction, and compliance with financial and contractual obligations. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree and project management qualifications, along with the ability to lead teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in one or more outlined product lines is required.
• Candidates must be based in London or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe project execution and compliance with requirements.
• Act as primary contact between client and company.
• Manage financial performance of projects.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree

Professional/project management qualifications (e.g. PMP, AMP)

Job description

Title

Project Manager

Company Overview

KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense, and industrial base. With a rich 100-year history, KBR combines engineering, technical, and scientific expertise with full lifecycle capabilities to help clients meet pressing challenges today and into the future.

KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide, serving customers in more than 80 countries, with operations in 40 countries across two global businesses.

Job Location and Support

The role is based in Leatherhead, supporting projects including carbon capture, biorefinery, hydrogen, refinery, petrochemicals, gas processing, LNG, and upstream oil and gas. The candidate will report to the Director of Projects for the region and will be responsible for delivering individual project scopes and supporting multi-office execution between London, Chennai, and SMEs within KBR.

Candidate Requirements

Prior experience in one or more of the outlined product lines is required. The candidate must be based in London or willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure safe project execution, client satisfaction, and compliance with cost, schedule, and contractual requirements, maintaining financial responsibility.
2. Deliver results in financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget, and schedule performance.
3. Act as the primary point of contact between the client and company, building strong relationships.
4. Lead proposals, gain approvals, and negotiate contracts.
5. Ensure project execution aligns with company policies, procedures, and systems.
6. Manage risks to prevent delays or reputational damage.
7. Be accountable for the financial performance of projects.
8. Report project status and forecasts.
9. Manage projects individually or as part of a team.
10. Plan and maintain project execution plans.
11. Keep clients and stakeholders informed of project status.
12. Train and mentor future Project Engineers and Study Leads.

Key Attributes and Skills

1. Strong drive and credibility with stakeholders.
2. Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.
3. Experience delivering projects in Europe, Middle East, or Africa.
4. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
5. Ability to resolve issues with clients, including conflicts and sensitive situations.
6. Adherence to KBR's Code of Business Conduct and ethics.
7. Engineering degree and professional/project management qualifications (e.g., PMP, AMP).
8. Influencing skills and confidence with senior management and peers.
9. Awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.

Company Information

Joining KBR offers endless opportunities to contribute to solving tomorrow’s challenges with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation. We partner with government and industry clients to deliver comprehensive solutions throughout project lifecycles, from planning to maintenance.

Our employees are empowered to use their potential, creating meaningful change. We attract top talent worldwide, driven by creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration, to deliver cutting-edge solutions and services.

KBR is committed to strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements, grounded in over a century of practical experience.