Group Manager - Cost Estimating

We are seeking high caliber people for this key Group Manager role that have talent, enthusiasm and drive to influence and be part of our exciting continued expansion plan for our UK business. The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects. Being confidently hands on particularly as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking.

We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. For our team to develop an effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Corporately manages their respective department.


• Recruits and develops staff personnel and also recruits Contractors to deliver across a portfolio of Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design projects.


• Hands on managing estimates and chargeable across projects.


• Takes leadership in client engagement and key meetings in relation to planning and discussing Estimates.


• Develops tools and systems to support excellent delivery of estimates.


• Interfaces with other parts of Kent for data and benchmarking.


• The Cost Estimating Group Manager is accountable to the Engineering Director and the Managing Director who is typically sponsor on key projects.


• Allocate appropriate manpower for the preparation of proposals/ concept studies, FEED and detailed engineering on projects. Maximise billable hours.


• Continuously evaluate manpower and competency requirements; ensure RESOURCING TOOL is kept up to date; develop manpower plans, charts and schedules. Recommend, assign and allocate manpower for the execution of estimating activities within the budgeted project man-hours.


• Decide recruitment requirements in support of department activities; participate in screening of applicants, interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates in accordance with company procedures and approval processes.


• Direct the activities of department performance evaluations. Establish clear work standards and ensure performance objectives are met. Evaluate and make recommendation for promotions, salary increases, transfers, and terminations.


• Determine training and development requirements within the department; confer with supervisory level personnel in the identification of skill gaps and training needs. Mentor and motivate department staff.


• Assess, identify and develop technical tools, conduct presentations and seminars to update and improve the quality of work.


• Consult with quality assurance on any issues relating to compliance with Kent's QMS, project quality plan and design integrity processes and procedures. Coordinate internal and client audit requests. Comply with Kent accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.


• Hold regular departmental meetings and maintain corporate communication with department members.


• Participate in preparation of proposals including execution statements, man-hour cost estimates and client clarifications.


• Manages the overall activities of the department, accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of proposals and/or projects within allotted schedule, quality, man-hour and costs. Accountable for the entire department budget.


• Makes decisions on recruitment issues and on mobilisation/ demobilisation of personnel with approval from Engineering Director.


• Typically supervises department of 3 to 10 personnel.


• Duties essentially performed in Main offices. Time spent in supervision, planning, coordination, attending meetings and maintaining contacts. May be required to travel to other Kent offices, client's offices, vendor offices and attend site visits as necessary, in accordance with corporate or project requirements.


• Our team will be expected to be in the office nominally 3 days a week to help build that positive team culture.


In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development., We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.


• Honours degree/ Diploma in engineering.


• Significant related Cost Estimating experience in Concept, FEED and Detailed Design CAPEX and OPEX estimates working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry, utilities and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry.


• Previous experience in a management position.


• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.


Communication:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Excellent management, including delegation, and leadership skills


• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills


• Tactful in resolving issues


• Proactive approach


• Attention to detail


• Team player


• Multi-tasking/prioritising


• Planning and forecasting


• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  
  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.