Senior Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest

About the Role

Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering? Do you have experience in FEED and EPC projects? Are you looking for your next opportunity but don't see the perfect role right now? At Kent, we are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Even if we don't have an immediate opening that matches your skills, we encourage you to express your interest and join our talent pool for future opportunities.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

• Report to the lead engineer on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, or EPC project.
• Be technically responsible for a small/medium-sized project or an area of work on larger projects, and supervise the preparation of specific deliverables.
• Undertake specific tasks/areas of work as defined by the lead/principal engineer or group manager.
• Liaise with other disciplines to achieve design consistency for the Project.
• Support the Project Management Team in planning and identifying technical issues that could limit progress and impact project budgets, and interface with the client.
• Provide necessary input and support to project progress and reporting.
• Support the discipline group manager with the development of discipline engineers and ensuring technical excellence.
• Work to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual and project requirements.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, also supporting Engineers as required for vendor issues.
• Review ITB documents and support proposal evaluations.
• Ensure compatibility and compliance with client specifications, recommending improvements within project scope.
• Adhere to Kent's ISO‑accredited QMS and project‑specific procedures, guides, and standards.
• Perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills and workload.

• Typically hold a degree in mechanical engineering or a postgraduate mechanical engineering qualification.
• Working towards chartership is advantageous.
• Experience working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/detailed design, and EPC projects.

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.
• Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.
• Good coordination, monitoring, and supervisory skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Team player.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi‑tasking/prioritising.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.

• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community, offering family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
• As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
• We are a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support applicants during the recruitment process.
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