Project Team Leader

Annan House
Staff


COMPANY OVERVIEW



EnQuest is an independent oil and gas development and production company, focused on turning opportunities into value by targeting maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. We are one of the largest UK independent oil producers in the UK North Sea, and have also established a presence in oil basins outside the UK North Sea, as part of our long term growth strategy



Fundamental to EnQuest’s success to date is our greatest asset – our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results and we continue to look for the same attributes in prospective new employees as we pursue plans for further development in the UKCS and internationally



At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually develop our culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the diversity of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on diversity and inclusion makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business



The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels



THE ROLE



The Project Team Leader shall lead the successful delivery of EnQuest’s Upstream Operations projects in the UK with a focus on Magnus brownfield delivery, ensuring strong performance in all project delivery aspects including HSE, Quality, Cost and Schedule. He or she will be the focal point for the planning and execution/delivery of minor modifications, brownfield modifications and operations projects. Although reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Team Leader may also have exposure to members of the Aberdeen Leadership Team and have regular interaction with the Operational teams



PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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  Safe and effective delivery of all Brownfield Capex modification works for the Upstream Assets
  


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  Day-to-day management of the Upstream Assets Projects Delivery Team
  


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  Contract Sponsor for the Brownfield Engineering Contractor, ensuring performance meets technical, budgetary, schedule and HSE targets per company requirements
  


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  Preparation and delivery of the annual Capex work programme and budget for the Upstream Assets, including creation of budgets, work breakdown structures, estimates and integrated plans
  


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  Management of the interfaces with the Asset’s Operations and Maintenance teams and Fabrication and Construction contractor
  


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  In collaboration with the Supply Chain department, be responsible establishing contracting strategies to support the delivery of projects
  


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  Ensuring that engineered solutions meet the Asset’s requirements and are fit-for-purpose
  


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  Ensure compliance with Company’s Management of Engineering Change (MOEC) and Gate Review processes
  


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  Monthly progress reporting to management and other stakeholders
  


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  Responsible for ensuring all modifications are closed out as per requirements and on schedule
  


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  Ensure adherence to Company’s technical and project assurance requirements
  


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  Provide Project Management assurance to other areas of the business (e.g. non-operated Assets and other Directorates)
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION


Interpersonal

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  Ability to work with individuals from a varied background in a multi-cultural environment
  


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  Presents themselves in a professional and ethical manner appropriate to the EnQuest values
  


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  Maintain a safe working environment, complying with and promoting the Company’s HSE&A policy
  


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  Works collaboratively within a team environment and takes initiative to get things done
  


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  Ability to communicate in a respectful manner, both verbally and written
  

Skills & attributes

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  A motivated self-starter, proactive, flexible and able to respond positively to challenge and ad-hoc requests
  


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  Ability to contribute to the team, but equally work on own initiative with minimum supervision
  


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  Strives for continuous improvement; brings solutions and constantly seeks new and better ways to work to achieve Operations Excellence
  


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  Actively shares Company vision and demonstrates ability to adapt to change
  

Experience

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  Relevant oil and gas experience in project environments, with significant exposure to brownfield engineering or project engineering role
  


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  Experience working with late life oil and gas assets, including brownfield modifications in an offshore environment
  


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  Familiarity with electronic Management of Change systems
  


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  Working knowledge of HSE practices in the offshore oil and gas industry, including familiarity with Construction Hazards, Process Safety Management and Verification
  


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  Knowledge of Stage Gate and Project Assurance processes
  


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  A working knowledge of project and business risk assessment techniques
  

QUALIFICATIONS


Essential

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  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical etc)
  

Desired

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  Membership of a recognised industry body (e.g. APM, IChemE, IMechE, NACE etc) preferred