Lead Mechanical Engineers

KBR
Leatherhead
3 weeks ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Lead Mechanical Engineers

Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

Simply put at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR’s global business comprises two main segments. This role sits within STS in the Integrated Solutions business unit.

Integrated Solutions is the engineering and project delivery group providing services which include front-end and detailed engineering, procurement, construction services, and program management primarily in the hydrocarbons and energy transition industries.

The energy industry is at a pivotal point in history. With traditional energy such as oil and gas needing to become more sustainable and the world looking to alternative energy sources, our engineers are at the forefront of this energy transition for some of the biggest clients in the industry.

KBR is designing and constructing exciting projects at the forefront of the energy transition and traditional energy markets. We work on some of the biggest and most complex energy industry projects around the world and our teams are some of the best and brightest in the industry.

The role

We're excited to invite lead mechanical engineers to explore future opportunities with our dynamic team at KBR. The role of lead mechanical engineer is highly valued within KBR and involves extensive interface with the client, project management, suppliers, corporate management, and the global team of mechanical engineers employed throughout KBR’s worldwide offices.Leads a group of engineers on a project. Plans, budgets, organises, and controls an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program. Responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and work hour budget and successful delivery of mechanical project scope of work. The required competency and skills would typically have been built up working for a consultant engineering company, or end user company.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered engineer .

  • Demonstrated success in leading mechanical teams on energy transition and petrochemical projects, encompassing concept development, front-end engineering design, and detailed design.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovative engineering solutions.

  • Knowledge of the major mechanical equipment types, to include static, machinery, and packaged equipment,

  • A working knowledge of industry standards for energy transition or oil and gas equipment.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

  • Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction or Visa sponsorship

KBR COMPANY INFORMATION

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.


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