Senior Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest

Kent Plc
Woking
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest

United Kingdom


About Us

About you:


Join us. Unleash your energy within.


If you have world‑class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future‑focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.


We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.


We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of 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’re a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.


Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time – to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best – for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet.


We PLAY BIG, we thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY, we are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE, and we are built on INFINITE THINKING.


Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us.


Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.


Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.


Job Description

About the job:


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.


Skills & Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the lead engineer on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, or EPC project.
  • Typically technically responsible for a small/medium‑sized project or an area of work on larger projects, and supervises the preparation of specific deliverables.
  • Undertaking specific tasks/area of work as defined by the lead/principal engineer or group manager.
  • Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency for the Project.
  • Supports the Project Management Team in planning and identifying technical issues that could limit progress and impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client.
  • Provides necessary input and support to project progress and reporting.
  • Supports the discipline group manager with the development of discipline engineers and ensuring technical excellence.
  • Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual and project requirements.
  • Participates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting Engineers as required for Vendor issues.
  • Reviews ITB documents and supports proposal evaluations.
  • Ensures compatibility and compliance with client specifications, recommending improvements within project scope.
  • Adheres to Kent’s ISO‑accredited QMS and project‑specific procedures, guides, and standards.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee’s current workload and with respect to their professional development.


Your knowledge, skills, education and experience

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

Communication

  • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour / Core Competencies

  • 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.

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.


We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of 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’re a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at to find out how we can support you.


Job Info

  • Job Identification: 4968
  • Posting Date: 02/27/2026, 04:53 PM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: 2nd Floor, SPACE, Woking, GU21 5BJ, GB


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