Study lead consultant - united kingdom, aberdeen

overview / responsibilities

wood is currently recruiting for a study lead consultant with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

responsible for technical and commercial success in delivering brownfield front end studies for operations emea, the study lead consultant is the central role in any study to ensure the client's success criteria and objectives are understood.

they will ensure that the proposed scope of work and method statement will adequately fulfil the success criteria and meet the objectives, guide the technical execution of the study, and ensure that the correct methods and level of effort is applied across the study key deliverables, which will usually include a study report, cost estimate and a schedule.

the studies undertaken may include small to large brownfield projects including decommissioning, and may range from high level appraisal studies through feasibility, concept selection, front end engineering and design, ad-hoc consultancy support and key support to preparation and set up for execute phase.

interface with multidiscipline study teams co-ordinate studies performed by co-operation partners or sub contractors be fully up-to-date on design and development of oil and gas offshore and onshore installations, including field development follow up and report status of the study activities, including economic performance communication with clients, partners and subcontractors prepare and give presentations evaluate capabilities of partners and subcontractors facilitate design reviews manage/participate in technology development projects participate in reviews of technical basis for epc tenders provide practical support in establishing execute phase ctrs, budgets, work preparation and hand-over material participate in design reviews/gate reviews in studies and epc execution prepare and check relevant parts of study reports, typically as the lead author prepare tenders for studies, prepare study execution plans, determine study methods and budgets to perform work in accordance with client requirements. (will include drafting the scope of work in response to a problem statement) co-operate with and provide support to wood's wider business support business development provide a consultative role to internal and external clients quality - ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the company quality policy and procedures health, safety & environment - take personal responsibility and reasonable care of own safety and that of others work in accordance with training and instruction provided, reporting any shortfalls adhere to the requirements of the company health & safety and environmental policies and report all incidents and accidents without delay

skills / qualifications

qualifications:

min degree qualified, preferably in a technical subject chartered (preferred)

knowledge, skills and experience:

track record in offshore process facilities design; fixed and floating facilities preferably including decommissioning demonstrable experience of delivering early phase consultancy / studies (concept, pre-feed, feed) expertise demonstrable experience of planning and writing content for tenders demonstrable ability to deliver efficient analytical solutions to engineering design tasks specific and detailed knowledge of oil and gas process systems, utilities, etc preparation of specifications to feed / epic tender level of detail experience of field development planning an advantage specialist experience (sme) an advantage

personal attributes:

strong working knowledge of multi-discipline engineering, estimating methods, scheduling and management techniques ability to balance competing requirements excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to manage expectations whilst enhancing relationships, both internally and externally

company overview

wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. we provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

diversity statement

we are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. all suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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