Project Manager

About The RoleRole summary:The Project Manager is required for the successful delivery of major projects from contract award to completion and close-out.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a construction bias to lead a rolling 5 year program of significant TAR's across the clients assets. This will involve the Planning, Preparation and Execution phases of these progress running sequentially with the necessary phase overlap. An understanding of the engineering, procurement, cost and planning inputs required to make these TAR's a success is essential. Responsibilities:Ensuring robust technical and commercial change control mechanisms / procedures are in place and are being adhered to diligentlyEstablish and implement project meetings whether internally or externally at Client premises and ensure their frequency and repetitionEstablishing a good working relationship and rapport with Company and Client project team members alike to ensure project harmonyOverseeing and approval of all project budgets expenditure and revenues and for monitoring of same at a meaningful frequencyEnsuring project related Company sales are maximised and up to date with all potential delays mitigatedEnsuring Appraise, Select, Define, Onshore and Offshore Execute and Close-out Phases, or parts thereof, of all projects are driven and delivered safely in line with, or ahead of expectationsEnsuring all projects are effectively completed strictly in accordance with the requirements of the contract as a minimum, and that adequate resources Group wide are in place to meet those requirementsCompletion of one onshore site visit (to the onshore storage base) and one offshore visit (to either East Azeri, West Chirag or Chirag platforms) per quarter to assess performance of PD&MS individuals, and have them feel a PD&MS management presence. Attitude towards safety and sound working practices should be assessed as far as possible, and to remind employees of minimum PD&MS expectations. Liaison should take place with the local site management to gain feedback on PD&MS performance. (N.B. This is BP Caspian specific responsibility)Understanding and positively reacting to Client needs in an expedient and proactive mannerResponsible for managing all Client and Vendor interfaces to ensure seamless project execution is achievedEstablishing and setting clear goals and priorities for all projectsProactive identification of potential issues / conflicts and timely resolution of sameConvene and chair periodic project meetings and project reviews with clear and concise actions agreed and executedEnsuring accurate and timely reporting and planningOperational input to Senior Management Review meetingsPeriodic review of company procedures and policies and development and improvement of same to meet expectations and ensuring integration where requiredInput to, operational personnel recruitment, training and resource allocation, ensuring the right people are in the right positionsAssessment of resourced headcount and management of sameEnsuring adherence to the formal contract in placeDemonstration of safe approach in design and working practisesEncouragement of attention to safetyResponsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely mannerAdherence to the Company Integrated Management SystemCompliance with Quality Assurance, Health and Safety and Environmental PoliciesDemonstrate and promote PD&MS QHSE principles and lead by example.Ensure unsafe activities are challenged.Adherence to the requirements of best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties. In particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systemsDemonstrate and promote PD&MS values and lead by example.Ensure direct report performance reviews are carried out within the required timescalesProviding direction and support to project personnel to achieve or exceed targets and KPl'sAssurance of competence of project personnel under Project Manager control. Identification of personnel shortfalls and submission of proposal to Project Delivery Manager / Country Manager for solutions such as training, coaching or other measuresTraining and development of Project EngineersEnsure all supervised personnel are aware of continuous improvement issues of new technologyDevelopment of Training Plans for direct report Azeri National resources, and regular monitoring of performance against the Training Plan (NB: This is a BP Caspian specific responsibility)About YouQualifications:Degree qualified in an Engineering or Project Management disciplineProject Management Training – PMI or APM accreditedMembership of a recognised professional bodyMasters degree in relevant discipline (preferred)Experience / competence:Understanding of interfaces between various engineering disciplinesUnderstanding of relevant oil & gas industry codes and standardsThorough knowledge and understanding of drilling rig equipment and systemsDemonstrable understanding of drilling operations and maintenance activitiesDemonstrable experience in an offshore industry project role including construction activities through to close-outExperience in the use of Planning softwareDemonstrable experience in anticipating and resolving problems and contingency planning capabilitiesFinancial and contractual awareness coupled with sound commercial judgementSignificant demonstrable experience in a similar positionExperience in managing and developing othersCompetent in the use of MS Office applicationsOffshore certification (preferred)Excellent written and spoken English Personal attributes:Our GENES, our core values, define who we are, what we stand for and how we deliver.Go the extra mileEmpower our peopleNever get complacentEngage our partnersStep up and deliverIf this sounds like you, then you could be a perfect fit.About UsPD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it's the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.Be who you're meant to be, with PD&MS We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they're part of our team and their voices will be heard. We're already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there's always more we can do to improve further. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.We're energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we're also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.