Project Manager

Project Manager

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Topsides Project Manager (Brownfield)
Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager on a key client Contract, running one of our 3 mid-sized Topsides brownfield projects from FEED stage to Execute and handover (Q2-2028).  
Reporting directly into the contract manager the candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of the project and should have significant experience in delivery of brownfield projects / modifications and a proven capability of building excellent client relationships.  
The position will be based in our Aberdeen facility (Sir Ian Wood House), with a hybrid working arrangement.
 
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

 
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. 

Responsibilities

Key Job Duties/ Responsibilities:Lead a multi-discipline team (15-20 in FEED phase, 40-50 in execute)P & L responsibility ($40-60m), with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collectionDeveloping the project proposal and execution plan, with particular emphasis on a fit-for-purpose timeframe, deliverable set and cost for completing the Topsides projectDevelops, governs and negotiates project KPIsWork closely with our contract team to determine the resources required, and pro-actively support recruitment and selection of the right personnelManages changes to project scope/specification with the customer, following our change management process for scope, cost, schedule and qualityPursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as scope-value challenges, use of workshare, and use of digitalisation and technologyResponsible for delivery of agreed schedule and financial performance, proactively intervening to avoid slippageLeads ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project executionResponsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensuring a program of initiatives and auditing schedule are established and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressedGuides and directs a multidiscipline project team, which may include external specialists and involve staff from multiple offices and sitesResponsible for ensuring project team members are competent to carry out assigned dutiesPromotes and sets up performance improvement culture and actions on complex projects and into their supply chainsCreating a learning environment where we build on best practices and incorporate learnings from previous similar type projectsBuilds Strong working relationships with client, Wood and key suppliers Working RelationshipsPrimary point of contact for customer. Establishes and maintains a positive and effective customer relationship, ensuring payment terms are met, and communicating any delays.Provides the interface and maintains effective relationships with other contributors to the project.Guides and directs project team and functional support teams as required.Interfaces with high value engineering centres (HVEC) as required and manages scope across all offices involved.Interface and coordinate with Contract Management to ensure delivery of operational goals.

Qualifications

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there.  We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.Who we are looking for:Degree qualification preferredProject Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred Knowledge, skills and experience:Strong Safety Leadership skills and behavioursProven project management experience as well as a good understanding of business issues.Thorough understanding of project management techniques and practicesExperience of developing and implementing measures of success and benefits on several projects, and in particular KPIsStrong interface management skills, and excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships Good knowledge and execution expertise and experience in risk management. Well-versed in qualitative assessment methods and some knowledge of quantitative assessment techniques.Good knowledge and experience in project reporting and forecastingAbility to manage change control process on projects both with our client and across several sub-contractors and interfaces.Good knowledge of commissioning, handover and close-out activities and the capability to set-up a completions led project work breakdown structureUnderstanding of Cash Flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.