About The Role
As a LNG Terminal Design Engineer, you will provide vital support to the Technical Development Manager to ensure effective technical oversight in your discipline, managing a portfolio of projects delivered as part of a large programme of works. Responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement within a team using performance excellence, implementing visual performance management and problem‑solving techniques, you will develop an effective and highly motivated workforce, delivering year‑on‑year cost efficiencies and improvements in productivity and resource utilisation while maintaining world‑class operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction. Working closely with key stakeholders, project controls, construction and contracting partners, you will drive maximum efficiency through delivery of the project engineering plans, ensuring the workforce within the area is appropriately trained, competent and has the necessary flexibility to meet current and future workload requirements. Now is an exciting time to join the Grain LNG team and play a pivotal role at the forefront of the energy industry.
Use of the role is based from our world‑class facility in Kent, offering a hybrid working environment from office and home.
What you'll do
* Acting as the focal point for leading technical projects, you will manage scope, schedule and budget; author and review technical reports/documentation and obtain necessary stakeholder approvals. You will carry out project handover to procurement and construction stages, mentor junior engineers and support other members of the Technical Development team.
* Ensure data is recorded correctly to support accurate management and regulatory reporting; monitor team operational performance to meet objectives and resolve issues timely.
* Provide visible front‑line engagement with terminal stakeholders, the wider project team and suppliers, managing key technical interfaces.
* Monitor contractor workforce to ensure delivery of design and engineering within a project function or plant area, responding to technical queries promptly to keep site operations unimpeded.
* Ensure contracting partners adhere to technical requirements in scopes, specifications and other contractual documents, and incorporate safety, operational and maintenance requirements into all design and engineering activities. Provide timely comments in the project document control system.
* Proactively develop and deliver the work programme or plant configuration plan with the planning team, tracking and updating regularly to maintain targets and provide input into short, medium and long‑term planning of work schedules.
What you'll need
* An engineering degree or relevant qualification; ideally Chartered or developing towards an appropriate professional status, with experience of working with LNG at a top‑tier CoMAH site.
* Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills; strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, essential for delivering projects on scope, schedule, budget and quality, with safety as a priority.
* Comprehensive understanding of safety, technical issues and site specifications & procedures, managing the interface of on‑site activities for the portfolio.
* Knowledge of external organisations influencing technical development such as EU, UK Government, HSE, Ofgem, supplier forums and consumer expectations; as well as HSE regulations, current industry standards and policy development.
* Effective management of allocated budgets and control of on‑job expenditures.
What You'll Get
* Competitive salary £54,000 to £67,539 per annum, dependent on capability.
* Established market supplement £6,000 per annum (paid monthly).
* Annual performance bonus.
* 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
* Generous contributory pension scheme – company matches up to 12%.
* Financial support for professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and study leave relevant to your role.
* Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, matched charity giving.
* Family care benefits including a backup care service for six paid days each year, with option to purchase more.
* Access to health, fitness and wellbeing apps.
About Us
Grain LNG is the gateway connecting worldwide LNG to the European energy market, making a genuine difference to people’s lives. We showcase cutting‑edge operations and leadership in powering the future while moving towards net zero. At Grain LNG, we support our people to deliver at the highest standards and grow through accredited training programmes and personal development courses.
More Information
This role closes on 28th November at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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