Construction Lead

We are the largest London-listed independent oil and gas company, with a diversified UK asset base and an attractive global footprint. Our purpose is to play a significant role in meeting the world’s energy needs through the safe, efficient and responsible production of hydrocarbons while creating value for our stakeholders in accordance with key global standards and strong corporate governance.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.
At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you? If so, we want to hear from you.
Purpose of Role
Support Harbour Energy teams (Projects, Operations & Shutdown etc) in onshore preparation for execution of construction activities.
Subject matter expert in construction. Responsible for overall governance relating to the application of project construction.
Coordinate construction activities with Completions and Handover systems and processes to drive safety, consistency, and efficiency
Critical Responsibilities
Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures
Monitor contractors' construction activities to ensure Legislative, Company HSEQ and contractual requirements are met.
Audit implementation of construction, completion and handover procedures.
Accountable for managing all construction related lessons learned & HSE corrective actions.
Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence: • Ensure that the project teams construction objectives are structured and manned with qualified and competent resources.
Support the Project Teams to ensure projects are delivered to budget and schedule including inputs to plans and estimates.
Work closely with Project team to prepare for upcoming, complex offshore construction campaign
Perform technical assurance for construction to ensure procedural compliance.
Responsible for approval of key internal and vendor construction governance documentation, ensuring that construction activities have been prepared in line with HSEQ procedures and industry best practice.
Chair key construction meetings with onshore and offshore, including being focal point for communications with offshore Delivery Team Leads.
Responsible for review and approval of Contractor workpacks, instructions and jobcards.
Participate in design and safety reviews (MOCs, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, etc.)
Lead internal execution reviews with stakeholders and assure vendor constructability reviews.
Promote continuous improvement and learning in construction, completions and handover.
Participate in project risk management process.
Support Operations with construction expertise together with resources to facilitate key maintenance and shutdown activities as required.
Regular offshore management visits to company assets to promote Projects’ core values.
In conjunction with the Technical Data team, champion and drive opportunities to gain efficiencies from the effective use of 3D models, digital design tools, workflow automation, and EMS system integration using electronic workpack.
Work closely with Commissioning and Handover teams to ensure systems, processes and procedures allow for seamless transition to operations.
Mobilise as offshore delivery lead when required.
Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager.
Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.
Significant offshore experience in construction delivery role.
Good knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (PTW, ECITB, SBT, LOLER, etc.), previous or current certification advantageous.
Significant knowledge of all phases of oil and gas projects e.g. FEED, EPC, commissioning, start-up, handover etc., and experience with project sanction processes.
Experience in delivering a broad range of scopes from minor anomalies through to major projects. Extensive brownfield, and a range of experience across topsides, jackets, drilling, and subsea systems is highly preferred.
Significant experience working directly with operations personnel and procedures, including initiation, management, and handover of offshore works.
Significant experience with development and execution of greenfield and brownfield construction scopes
Experience of working within multi-disciplined teams and interfacing with Contractor and Operations organisation
Experience leading teams through construction, commissioning and start-up
Demonstrated strong technical competence
Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment
Demonstrated interpersonal / teamwork skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Valid certificates to travel offshore
Awareness of Harbour Energy HSEQ Policies and Business Management System
Awareness of Harbour Energy Values & Business Principles
Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
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