Principal Project Engineer

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition? We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Task Lead to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office. What will you be doing? Ensure that the Work/Project is performed focused on HSSE and quality aspects and within the budgets & forecasts whilst achieving the goals and objectives defined in Project Charter, Project Execution Strategy and Task Execution Strategy covering (when applicable): Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Completion Ensure focus on functional design solutions with respect to overall system functionality and operability, HSSE aspects and constructability & cost reduction Ensure that milestone reviews are performed for critical milestones with focus on Execution Key Deliverables and Management Key Deliverables Establish and maintain an effective Task organization with clear responsibilities, authorities and command/reporting lines, compatible with overall project organization responsibilities, policies and project objectives, proper and adequate personnel at all times, and secure good Interdisciplinary co-ordination Ensure clear interfaces towards suppliers and subcontractors with respect to Task scope of work. Establish and present Task Execution Strategy for approval for Portfolio Manager Ensure that all changes in scope of work/plan/budget are approved by Portfolio Manager and implemented. Ensure that the Task scope of work is clear and understood by the Task organization. Define/freeze, in the Task start-up period (in close co-operation with Task Team): Procurement package priorities, Modification packages, milestone dates, critical QLs for key deliverables, necessary aggregated milestone checks. Ensure establishment and maintenance of Task activity schedule (Level 4): Reflecting the entire Task scope of work, in accordance with PEM, in accordance with the overall Task Portfolio Schedule, with clear ownership to all activities within the Task organization. Ensure establishment and maintenance of a document development schedule and a detailed fabrication & installation schedule (Level 5). Create and get approval from Portfolio Manager of cost budget and plan for each Task. Ensure that approved changes are reflected in manning, cost and schedule. Ensure clear interfaces in each Task towards suppliers and subcontractors with respect to scope of work, system design and area design. We think you should have: A Bachelor or Master’s degree with excellent experience in front end studies, FEED and/or EPCI projects from energy sector A commercial behavior and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team A strong work ethic and a proactive attitude The ability to see solutions together with meeting customer expectations and requirements The competency to be accurate, flexible, and organized Leader skills and experience Customer mindset and broad experience with project leadership