Role Purpose

GL Noble Denton offers world-class services enhancing the safety, integrity, reliability and performance of our clients' assets in the oil & gas industry. We develop and deliver innovative solutions throughout the asset lifecycle from conceptual design to asset decommissioning; provide a challenging, diverse and rewarding environment for our employees. To support our ambitious growth plans we seek the talented individuals who share our determination to be the very best.

Working on behalf of insurance underwriters, our MWS experts evaluate operational risks and assess the feasibility of working practices by technical review of literature and on-site inspections.  GL Noble Denton issues marine warranty approvals for some of the world's largest field developments and our pioneering nature guarantees our involvement with innovative platform concepts such as tension leg platforms, spars and the world's first floating production facility.  Marine warranty services are provided for complex operations associated with construction, the towage and installation of steel jackets, concrete structures, floating production facilities, pipelines and subsea equipment, along with warranty approvals for the decommissioning and removal of a wide range of offshore production facilities.

GL Noble Denton leads the way in site-specific approval of MODU's, including jack-ups, semi-submersibles and drill ships.  Our involvement in establishing international standards for such approvals enables our personnel to address the most critical areas accurately to ensure that informed decisions are made under stringent constraints.

To help drive our strategy of continued growth we now seek a Principal/Senior MWS engineer based out of our London office.

Key accountabilities will include:-

• To be responsible for ensuring personal safety and that of direct report staff and subcontractors working for the company
• To collaborate with Mariners regarding operational and specialist marine matters
• Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with the highest technical standards and current codes and standards, where necessary collaborating with the GL Noble Denton Technical Policy Board
• Ensuring that MWS Engineering activities are completed in accordance with client contract requirements including project administration, change control, progress reporting towards the client and invoicing
• Management of MWS Engineering projects, including: delegating certain projects/tasks, briefing project staff, risk management, ensuring applicable standards and laws are followed, liaising with clients, technical delivery and liaising with Technical Authorities, report writing, checking, authorisation, submission
• Preparation of bids for MWS Engineering ITT's in conjunction with the MWS Engineering Manager and the Heads of Engineering Assurance and Marine Consulting as appropriate
• Providing ongoing business development and bid support to achieve continuous growth
• Provide mentoring and development of others in team

Person Specification

To be successful in this role, and our business, you will need to demonstrate the following qualification, professional expertise and personal attributes:

Technical / Professional Expertise

• Chartered Engineer, structural, civil, mechanical, Naval Architect
• Will possess up to date knowledge of Loadout, Installation and transportation methods, codes of practice, Rules and Guidelines
• Experience of providing mentoring/ development of more junior technical staff and contractors
• Demonstrable success in delivering large Marine Warranty and T&I projects to time cost and quality
• Practical experience in offshore construction (heavy lift, subsea or pipeline installation) and working knowledge of LOGIC 2003 contracts
• Proven track record in business development activity.  Demonstrable evidence of identifying opportunities, scoping and costing proposals and closing client negotiations
  

Competency Requirements

• Commercial/Technical Acumen - Demonstrates strong technical and commercial understanding.  Is able to demonstrate effective Marine Warranty market knowledge in relation to products, customers and service.  Ability to develop robust business plans
• Influencing with Impact - Presents winning arguments with passion, conviction and commercial/technical credibility.  Has the 'gravitas' to inspire at the most senior levels and the leadership qualities to motivate others to achieve excellent results
• Demonstrates a collaborative style, builds bridges between people and is able to motivate others.  Contributes to and facilitates decision-making.  Develops trust with colleagues and views self as part of larger organisation.  Encourages and enables direct report self-sufficiency
• Methodical and strong project management skills - ability to proactively plan and prioritise key activities to meet KPI's.  Meticulous in quality of work to ensure it meets relevant standards
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write and present clear and concise reports/documents and business plans up to board level
• Results orientated - Takes personal ownership for achieving targets/objectives. Identifies opportunities and issues for self and others and acts accordingly