Principal Front End Engineer / Study Manager

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Nailsea; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking a project lead to manage technical studies and drive project outcomes. This role involves ensuring quality compliance, liaising with clients, and demonstrating leadership in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree with project management experience. Flexible working options are available in locations like London, Aberdeen, and Bristol. Join us to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree, significant industrial experience in leading studies or projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage technical expectations.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary environments and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and management of project studies.
• Ensure quality and compliance within project management systems.
• Liaise with clients to meet study requirements and objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Technical:

• Study planning, CTR development and multi-disciplinary team leadership from feasibility or concept definition phase to FEED
• Input and hand-off support to tender, detail engineering and execution phases
• Interface definition and study management between Baker Hughes’ global product teams, delivery partners and towards the client
• Ownership of interface, change control, technical variations, and general delivery of the scope.
• Managing the inputs from system engineering progress, technical and interface matters in project meetings and progress reports of assigned tasks and CTRs.
• Leading process improvement initiatives and data-driven decision making.

Quality:

• Ensuring the work is performed in accordance with Baker Hughes’ Quality Management Systems.

Client interfacing:

• Liaising with clients to ensure their study requirements are understood and that Baker Hughes can create a program of work to balance their objectives with those of internal stakeholders, managing technical expectations / scope boundaries and ensuring they are aware of the data input requirements to allow the study to proceed on-schedule.

Leadership:

• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience. Provides project management and commercial leadership as required on studies, projects and other tasks assigned by line manager. Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape.

Business Development:

• Supports the OFSE commercial organization in identifying and pursuing opportunities related to early engagement.

Proposals:

• Leads study proposal development

Specialist Tasks and duties (as deemed required)

• Support execution phase of projects
• Use and develop internal systems and software tools for undertaking engineering tasks leading to safe and successful delivery of jobs
• Seek out and promote application of new technology to enable promotion and positioning of Baker Hughes to the market

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree with significant industrial experience leading studies, projects or managing interfaces (Consultancy, Oil & Gas operator, Subsea Equipment Manufacturer, SURF contractor or Offshore Renewables desirable but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Broad knowledge of processes, methods and procedures within project and engineering management, systems engineering and decision analysis framework (INCOSE, AACE, APM or PRINCE2 certification desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrable experience in consultancy, study management, project management or project engineering within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience in one or more of the following is desirable but not essential: cost estimation, project planning, CAD or field layout software, field architecture/flow assurance/process engineering/Subsea Production Systems/Risers, flowlines and pipelines/Control systems/Constructability and installation
• Availability to travel internationally for customer meetings, project needs and for short term assignments
• Location: Role based in London, Aberdeen, Bristol, or Florence with flexible working options considered
• No relocation Assistance
• We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.