United Kingdom
Job Description
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to be based in Aberdeen to support the decommissioning service line in delivering integrated decommissioning projects, including EDC (engineering, down and cleaning), D&D (Disembarkation and de‑energisation) and EPRD (Engineering Preparation, Removal, and Disposal) scopes. Provide coordinated technical and project execution support across the full project lifecycle, from tender development through to close‑out.
Skills & Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and delivery of decommissioning projects throughout all phases, including bid support, detailed engineering, execution, and project close‑out.
- Contribute to the development of technical scopes, specifications, and supporting documentation for enquiries and subcontractor packages – working closely with the technical discipline leads.
- Support interface management activities across engineering disciplines, subcontractors, and client stakeholders, ensuring alignment on deliverables and timelines.
- Provide input to technical deliverables, project plans, method statements, and execution documentation.
- Facilitate coordination between engineering, construction, HSEQ, commercial, and project control functions to support effective project delivery.
- Manage and track technical queries, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate documentation.
- Assist with project risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, and maintain associated registers.
- Support change management processes, including tracking, evaluation, and documentation of scope changes.
- Prepare and contribute to internal and external project reporting, including progress updates and performance metrics.
- Monitor and support schedule tracking and cost control activities in collaboration with project controls.
- Take ownership of defined work scopes or packages, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements and deadlines.
- Work closely with discipline engineers and technical leads to prioritise activities and maintain progress against milestones.
- Support readiness activities across engineering and execution phases to ensure smooth transition into offshore or site operations.
- Coordinate activities with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure clarity of scope and delivery expectations.
- Maintain structured action, decision, and interface registers, ensuring visibility and closure of project activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining key project documentation, including execution plans, estimates, risk registers, and change logs.
- Contribute to the implementation of project control processes to enhance reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Participate in HSEQ initiatives, audits, and lessons learned sessions, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Attend project meetings and support the capture and tracking of actions, decisions, and key discussion points.
Key Qualifications
- Engineering degree in a related field.
- Ideally Chartered, or actively working towards chartership.
- Experience working within engineering or project delivery environments, ideally in energy, offshore, marine, or infrastructure sectors.
- Exposure to contractor or operator environments where similar decommissioning scopes have been delivered would be advantageous.
- Experience in decommissioning, offshore construction, or late‑life asset operations is beneficial.
- Discipline experience may vary and can be aligned with the various WBS elements e.g. structural engineering experience within EPRD delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to support multidisciplinary teams and manage deliverables to deadlines.
- Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors is desirable.
Communication
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behaviour / Core Competencies
- Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive approach with a focus on delivery and problem‑solving.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage across diverse stakeholders (technical and non‑technical).
- Background in engineering (discipline or construction‑focused preferred).
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Well‑organised and methodical approach to project work.
- Working knowledge of key project management practices, including:
- Decommissioning execution strategies/methodologies
- Interface and stakeholder management
- Management of change
- Project controls and reporting
- Action tracking and close‑out processes
HSSEQ
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Job Info
- Job Identification 5899
- Posting Date 05/22/2026, 01:52 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
