About you:

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 fuelled 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.

About the job:

Working in the PMC Project Management Team for a portfolio of Energy Transition Projects to be based in Vienna, Austria.

Skills & Responsibilities:

· Ensure HSSE goals, objectives and targets are met through personal leadership and involvement.

· Responsible for all Project Controls functions for the assigned Project including coordinating with all FEED/EPCM Contractor(s) on the Project to ensure that all Project Controls related work products are prepared and completed in compliance with Project and Corporate standards and requirements.

· To ensure Project Controls personnel assigned to the assigned Project are trained and are competent to perform their duties.

· To highlight in a timely manner any concerns and/or deviations from the assigned Project schedule and cost to Project Management so mitigation measures can be identified and actioned.

· To provide functional assurance through guidance and advice in the development and implementation of processes, procedures and systems operating within the Project Controls function to meet assigned Project requirements.

· To ensure the Project Controls function is resourced with the correct quality of resource to support the assigned Project requirements to produce quality work products to ensure that the assigned Project is completed within cost and schedule.

· To provide the necessary business assurance through auditing and monitoring of key performance indicators to ensure the overall quality of assigned Project execution is achieved.

Principal Accountabilities: -

· Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviours and engagement activities.

· Provide overall Project Controls management and guidance to the PMT to ensure that the assigned Project is completed on time and on budget.

· To bring Project Controls knowledge and experience to the PMT.

· Lead all Project Controls activities with respect to Planning, Cost Management, Risk Management and Estimating for the assigned Project.

· Lead the review and approval of FEED/EPCM Contractor’s Project Controls procedures and modify as necessary to meet assigned Project requirements and ensure that all approved FEED/EPCM Contractor’s procedures are implemented and verified on a regular basis.

· Lead Project Controls Team meetings and identify and assign staff to Project Controls positions consistent with individual’s abilities and learning & development plans.

· Ensure the Quality, timeliness and consistency of Project Controls work produced by the Project Controls team.

· Develop WBS and CBS to effectively manage the assigned Project schedule and cost.

· Develop Project Controls procedures and maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and standards.

· Preparation of the overall Project schedule, Project milestones and schedule basis in accordance with the execution strategies for PMT management review and approval.

· Preparation of the overall assigned Project budget based on the approved estimate.

· Develop and manage the Change Management process.

· Develop and manage the Risk Management process.

· Monitoring the progress of all FEED/EPCM Contractors to ensure schedule and cost compliance, identifying and taking corrective actions where necessary.

· Establish assigned Project reporting requirements, cut off and issue dates for all FEED/EPCM Contractor(s) and internal reports, including summary level Project Dashboard and Power BI Tools.

· Review and analyse assigned Project progress and cost reports from FEED/EPCM Contractor(s) and report to key stakeholders in a timely manner, any slippages, Change Orders, overruns and critical path activities, underpinning the assigned Project schedule.

· Management of assigned Project float and contingencies.

· Participate in FEED/EPCM Contractor audits as Project Controls function auditor.

· Analyse emerging situations in a timely manner to identify problems and evaluate appropriate course of action to remedy.

· Provide training to PMT members in Project Controls and Project execution.

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.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

· BSc in Engineering, Construction or Project Management

· Experience with direct involvement in Project management, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, cost and budget control, procurement, tracking and monitoring/forecasting of engineering and construction activities for major Oil and Gas Projects

· Functional management, leadership and teambuilding skills

· Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision

· Able to make decisions and solve problems related to a specific discipline/field

· Responsible for own work product with minimal guidance and oversight from immediate supervisor

· Establishes credibility with peers and supervisors and makes good use of their time

· Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice

Communication:

· Team player.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Professional communication skills –Able to communicate with peers, customers, and vendors.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

· Demonstrated experience in working in an Oil and Gas or Energy Company in Project Controls role.

· Knowledgeable of Oil and Gas Project Execution and Project Controls, and Project drivers.

· Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of disciplines in a FEED/EPCM Project Execution setting.

· Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize competing tasks.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

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.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.