Senior Project Engineer

2 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom First Tech Group Full time

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Who are we?

First Marine Solutions (FMS) are a service provider to the local and international renewables and oil & gas sectors specialising in the engineering, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mooring systems for floating platforms. FMS also specialise in the planning and undertaking of marine activities related to floating platforms such as towage, vessel loadouts, marine assurance, and assisting with location planning and consent.

The Role?

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the Renewables team on a full time, permanent basis to contribute to the growth of the company through effective project execution, planning and detailed engineering activities.

Responsible for the development of Floating Wind and other renewables R&D projects on behalf of the company. This will include the engineering and development of new products to be brought to market to support the company's entry into the FOW area alongside engineering consultancy and project delivery for existing and new clients including to support tendering activity in the renewables space.

This role will include a combination of research, design and analysis combined with practical aspects such as prototype development and testing (for methods, software and physical products) in desktop, lab and operational environments, including offshore.

What will you do?

  • Ensure the technical requirements of all activities are managed and delivered in accordance with business and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain awareness of, and control exposure to, operational and commercial risk relating to the engineering function.
  • Lead grant applications with regard to our Renewables service line
  • Propose, oversee and direct the technical work, ensuring service delivery, in accordance with client and company expectation, in a timely, accurate, safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Responsibility for supporting policy development and implementing standards and procedures for the engineering technical work delivered by the FMS Renewables function.
  • Responsible and accountable for planning and delivery of engineering technical activities.
  • Consult and negotiate with Clients regarding work specifications
  • Optimise the utilisation of resources to ensure revenues and profitability are maximised whilst striving for engineering excellence
  • Quality assure work performed by subcontractors ensuring compliance and alignment to all company policies and procedures
  • Engage and communicate with management to ensure they understand current and possible future engineering activities
  • Ensure maintenance of effective client interfaces
  • Provide accurate input for monthly forecasting and financial reporting
  • Liaise directly with Clients and with the Managing Director to ensure all technical queries on sales invoices are resolved efficiently and credit terms are observed.
  • Ensure effective utilisation of ERP system
  • Provision of input for monthly forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Assist in developing and delivering budgets and business plans.
  • Establish and maintain an extensive network of contacts, promote the business and maintain a high profile.
  • Increase the company's involvement with existing/new clients ensuring penetration at appropriate levels.
  • Liaise, with the Renewables Manager and Technical, BD and Managing Director's to identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Provide expertise on technical issues to ensure maximum possible conversion ratio from quotes to orders.
  • Develop and submit reliable budgetary forecasts and forward plans as requested.
  • As required provide input / support to tendering and business development activities.
  • Develop and make presentations as necessary, both internally and externally.
  • Assist with any other duties as required.

Your Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

  • Degree (2.1) in Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent
  • Substantial Engineering Experience
  • Broad Knowledge and Experience of Offshore Marine Operations
  • Experienced in managing multiple faced paced engineering projects
  • Experienced in Orcaflex
  • Effective/competent MS Office Suite User

Preferred:

  • Master of Engineering (Naval Architecture)
  • Technical Analysis Knowledge
  • Offshore Certification
  • Experienced in Hydrodynamics / Structural Analysis Software

Who are you?

  • A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team.
    Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
  • Ability to demonstrate proven leadership and consensus building skills.
  • Personable, able to engender support and co-operation at all levels.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically and to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally

First Tech Group companies include First Marine Solutions, First Integrated Solutions, First Subsea, First Competence, Mooring Systems based in Aberdeen, Montrose, Glasgow, Lancaster, and London.

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