Senior C / S Section Leader – Hydrocarbons – Permanent

Senior Section Leader- Hydrocarbons & Chemicals- South Manchester

Our client currently has a number of Projects with both nationally and internationally recognized Clients. These cover Front End Engineering Packages and EPCm Project Delivery in both brownfield and greenfield environments. In addition they have a major Contract with the Oil Pipeline Agency covering infrastructure development and plant improvement schemes.

Our client has established an enviable reputation in the market due to its commitment to safety and its focus on project delivery. This has recently been reinforced by the successful delivery of the Centrica York Project at the Easington Terminal which has helped reinforce the established relationship with a major Client.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Recruitment Job Profile

A Section Leader is a member of the Civil/Structural design team supervising and co-ordinating the discipline drawing office to ensure that Company policies, procedures and standards are followed in order to meet project or proposals requirements. Additionally the Section Leader will be producing discipline design drawings and modelling.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Carry out specific tasks on projects assigned by the Principal / Chief Engineer and to comply with Company Health, Safety and Environment Polices, Standards and Procedures.

Be responsible for the supervision, preparation, checking and approval of sketches, drawings and modelling work in accordance with Company Procedures.

Assist the Chief Engineer as instructed in work within the group including the preparation of Corporate Procedures, Corporate Standards, Specifications, estimates etc;

Meet project delivery requirements.

Liaise with other Engineering, support and construction operations.

Make short term visits to sites and offices in the UK and overseas, to support project and proposals needs, for Client liaison, Statutory Undertakers, Building Control, site surveys, third party engineering and design supervision, construction supervision, etc;

Offer advice and support to colleagues and subordinates on development needs.

Be fully aware of legal and organisational responsibilities regarding Health, Safety and Environmental issues with respect to Employees, Contractors, Clients and third parties, ensuring that their activities are managed in accordance with Company Policy and Client requirements.

Note:- In the above descriptions the term ‘design / drawings / modelling’ is used in its broadest sense and covers basic sketches, Autocad / hand drawings, modelling, schedules, takes off and review of subcontractor deliverables.

DIMENSIONS

A Civil/Structural Section Leader will normally be an experienced Designer with specific skills in their discipline.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The Civil/Structural Section Leader reports to the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer. On assignment to a project the job holder will report on that project either to a Lead / Principal Engineer or a Project Manager, as appropriate, as well as to the Chief Engineer.

The Civil/Structural Section Leader may manage design resources on projects, when approved by the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.

Experience of multiple petro-chemical, nuclear and/or industrial process projects.

MANAGING THE BUSINESS:

Delivering Results

Sets and achieves high standards for themselves and for others, takes personal accountability for results, and monitors performance against preset objectives and performance standards

Striving for Continuous Improvement

Challenges themselves and others to find new approaches to business issues, generates new ideas for improving performance and takes the business to new levels of performance and success

Commercial Awareness

Appreciates the impact of their decisions have on the commercial success of the business, and uses all their skills & influence to make the company the best in class in the market place

Customer Focus

Responds professionally and creatively to satisfy the needs of customers to the mutual benefit of both businesses. Strives to exceed their expectations and promote the company as a deliverer of the best customer service within the Industry

Planning & Problem Solving

Identifies, anticipates and navigates problems and obstacles to performance in an orderly and calm manner. Responds creatively to personal and team problems

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING PEOPLE:

Communicating and Influencing

Communicates openly and honestly with others, listens to differing views and seeks to create a common understanding and agreement to proposed actions

Team Working

Collaborates successfully with others in pursuit of business goals, adapting quickly to different styles and roles, and encouraging others to contribute to their full potential

Leadership

Leads by example – using personal enthusiasm and drive to create a dynamic environment in which individuals and groups are motivated to contribute to the success of the business

People Development

Sees the development of people as key to business success and ensures it is a key focus of management activity

Safety & Environment

Takes personal responsibility for ensuring that the company is best in class in providing a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace