Technical QA Project Lead

ENGINEERING MANAGER 

Location:  Rotterdam-Europoort.

Contract duration: 1-year contract  (looking for someone to be in the project until mid 2028) 

Recruitment Partner: Airswift 

Keywords:  Engineering, Brownfield, Greenfield, Turn Around, Management, Refinery
 

Our Company 

As a global leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors we are proud to be able to expand our team in Wilton and we have partnered with Airswift to support our recruitment plans in 2024. 

We are currently recruiting for a Engineer Manager - The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the engineering department supporting projects and maintenance. The person will  stay in close contact with the project managers during the feasibility phase, FEED, the detailed engineering, the construction, the commissioning and start-up phase of projects.

Responsibilities 

• Managing the human resources needed to fulfil the objectives of the Engineering function.
• Administering the functions of engineering for Turn Arounds, Brownfield and Green Field Projects ensuring engineering consistency of approach and integration between the projects and maintenance activities.
• Setting the knowledge and skill standards for the engineering department to deliver effectively engineering services to the project teams.
• Advising and coaching employees on a daily basis.
• Improving the overall effectiveness of the engineering disciplines through training, coaching, mentoring and exposure.
• The development of a Proficiency Scale to provide a consistent framework that enables relevant discussion about developmental needs against a specific competency.
• The development of a succession planning for the engineering department together with the HR department.
• The development of a strategy to optimize the balance between continuity of experience and knowledge and the need for the variable workforce.
• Keeping standards and procedures up to date.
• Exploring opportunities to make the function’s processes more efficient.
• Establish a safety-first culture.
• Manages the daily operations of the Engineering department ensuring teamwork to achieve the best possible performance meeting set targets.
• Directs and manages the following functions: Piping/Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and CSA.
• Oversees the recruitment, development, and retention of employees under his direction.
• Review project specifications, and supports refining the project’s scope and execution plans.
• Supports and provide input to project services.
• Sets the engineering standards, capture lessons learned through pre- and post-project reviews in coordination with project teams,
• Implement quality, and provide specialized technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Maintains regular contact with the project managers and leadership team to ensure that the Engineering functions meet their needs.

Skills / Qualifications 

• 15-20 years engineering and Brownfield/Greenfield/Turn Around work experience.
• Has relevant working experience with up- and/or downstream oil and gas companies.
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Manage and support project teams in a matrix organization.
• Manage and support engineering and construction contractors
• Pro-active, good people management, communication and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge about how to implement procedures and best practices.
• Good planning skills.
• Good negotiation skills.

The next step 

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.  

• Acting as discipline lead in the delivery of offshore geotechnics projects
• Providing technical reviews
• Mentoring junior geotechnical engineers and supporting the development of the team’s capability

• Excellent technical skills and extensive experience in Offshore Geotechnics covering site investigation and characterization, ground risk management, foundation design, soil-structure interaction and foundation installation
• Experience of acting as a senior / principal geotechnical engineer within multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and lead geotechnical design teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs
• Excellent report writing skills.
• A degree in civil engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject
• Chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.

• • Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, ordering, and receiving materials.
  • Vendor Onboarding and tracking of onboarding process.
  • Expedite and track all materials required for the Project in a time critical manner.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Ensure all shipping and transport documentation from suppliers are available to meet procurement guidelines.

• • Raise TRF for urgent materials.
  • Ensure all materials tracked to delivery are physically receipted and provided a storage location.
  • Coordinate with the Logistics team for timely delivery of materials to the site.

• Track the movement of materials from procurement to delivery.
• Generate reports on Purchase order confirmation, expediting, and delivery status.
• Identify any discrepancies or issues and take corrective actions.

• Work closely with other departments (such as build and test, supply chain, and finance) to ensure smooth material flow.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Identify areas for process improvement within the logistics function.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Previous experience in purchasing and expediting in a project or workshop setting
• Strong MS office and SAP skills required
• Ability to work effectively in fast pace environments
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Well-developed verbal & written communication skills

• Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. 
• With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
• Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA).