About the role
Grain LNG (GLNG) is Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and the UK's leading gateway for global LNG, located on the Isle of Grain in Kent. The facility provides critical energy security for the UK, with the capacity to meet at least 25% of the UK's gas demand, offering storage, regasification, and reloading services.
The GLNG facility operates state‑of‑the‑art assets, managed via world‑class processes and procedures to ensure industry‑leading Asset Management practices. As a top‑tier Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) site, a continuous program of capital expenditure (CAPEX) investment needs to be delivered to ensure the ongoing safety, reliability, availability and efficiency of the plant. To help deliver this challenging portfolio of works, GLNG are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Delivery Project Engineer to join the dynamic Technical Development and Delivery (TDD) department, acting as a focal point for the team. This role will report directly to the Delivery Manager.
As Lead Delivery Project Engineer, you will provide vital support to the Delivery Manager to ensure the safe and effective oversight of all construction activities across a varied portfolio of projects which will be delivered as part of a large programme of works across several workstreams.
Responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement and championing a strong safety culture, you will lead an effective and highly motivated workforce to ensure delivery of key business objectives. This will be realised by identifying cost efficiencies and improvements in productivity and resource utilisation whilst maintaining high levels of safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
Working closely with key terminal stakeholders, project controls, engineering and our contracting partners to drive maximum efficiency, you will be responsible for ensuring the workforce within the area is appropriately trained, competent and has the necessary flexibility to meet current and future workload requirements.
The role is based on site at Grain LNG in Rochester, so you must have a full UK driving licence and be able to get there.
What you’ll do
Project Leadership & Coordination
- Lead a multidisciplinary construction team through all construction phases—from pre‑construction to commissioning and handover.
- Translate engineering deliverables into executable construction work packages.
- Coordinate with all relevant internal / external stakeholders such as Project Managers, Discipline Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Field Supervisors and Install Contractors to ensure alignment on scope, schedule and priorities.
Construction Execution
- Oversee all site construction activities, ensuring adherence to engineering deliverables, specifications, quality standards and safety procedures.
- Review and approve construction drawings, risk assessment / method statements (RAMS) and technical queries.
- Ensure the timely preparation of Permit to Work (PTW) documentation, including (where necessary) non‑routine operation (NRO)s and Lift Plans.
- Regularly monitor contractor performance per agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), resolve field engineering issues and implement corrective actions when required. Proactively elevate issues to the Delivery Manager when needed.
- Contribute to constructability reviews and drive design optimisations to reduce cost, minimise construction risk to personnel and improve schedule.
- Ensure all steps of the Management of Change (MOC) process are followed for all relevant projects.
- Update controlled documentation in a timely manner to ensure As‑Built status of the plant.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with UK legislation, GLNG policies and procedures, Industry Codes and Standards and Best Practice.
- Ensure construction activities meet environmental and regulatory obligations.
- Raise safety issues, hazards or good catches via the Incident Management System (IMS) and champion a leading Health and Safety attitude that embodies GLNGs Safety Culture.
- Ensure overall adherence to the Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations, namely by acting as Principal Contractor.
Cost, Schedule & Quality Management
- Develop and maintain construction schedules, manpower plans and progress tracking tools.
- Support with the cost estimation, budgeting and routine forecasting activities for all construction scopes.
- Lead on tender activities for all construction scopes, ensuring cost competitiveness amongst install contractors and driving value for the business.
- Manage change control per approved mechanisms, evaluate variations and ensure overall budget control for all approved budgets.
- Conduct all necessary quality inspections throughout each stage of the construction phase and ensure timely resolution of Non‑Conformance Report (NCRs) and punch list items. Ensure the necessary tri‑party walkdowns are completed with appropriate terminal stakeholders prior to handover.
- Ensure all project documentation is uploaded to the Asset Record system.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Serve as the primary interface between engineering, construction contractors and operations.
- Lead pre‑construction meetings, quarterly contractor performance reviews and relevant technical discussions where necessary.
- Build strong relationships with Install Contractors, Specialist Vendors and Regulatory Bodies.
Commissioning & Handover
- Support pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are completed and tested according to project requirements.
- Resolve all engineering issues prior to handover.
- Prepare turnover completion documentation and ensure a smooth transition to operations and maintenance teams.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related Engineering discipline (preferred).
- Seasoned construction engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Proven leadership experience on major capital projects, brownfield modifications or greenfield developments.
- Strong understanding of construction workflows, methodologies and CDM regulations.
- Demonstrated experience with project controls, scheduling tools and construction management systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
- You will ideally be a Chartered Engineer or developing towards an appropriate professionally recognised status with a relevant Engineering Institution.
What you’ll get
A competitive salary between £54,090 - £63,940 per annum dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
More Information
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, Grain LNG is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, Grain LNG may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin.
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