Job Description

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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Team Lead to join its Process, Chemicals & Clean Energy Team in the United Kingdom. The role will support the Sector Lead for Hydrogen and CCS in coordinating the execution of proposals, studies and projects.
Whilst the preference is for a candidate to be based in Reading, we are open to applications across the UK.
The Role
The Team Lead will support in managing a team of direct reports, conducting performance reviews and contributing to the business strategies for ongoing and upcoming studies. In addition to this, the team lead will lead on proposals while also taking part in ongoing studies.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with knowledge of Carbon Capture, Blue Hydrogen and related technologies who is looking to step into a more leadership and management orientated role.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Across our Technical Consulting business, we service a varied client base worldwide including; World Class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, Technology Providers, National, International and Private Energy Companies. We provide value added services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all pre-FEED project phases as well as supporting Wood Project and Operations Business Units through FEED and EPC phases of the project lifecycle.
Our specialisms are across Upstream developments, New Green and Blue Energies, Hydrogen and Hydrogen vectors (e.g. Methanol and Ammonia), Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), Fuels & Chemicals.
The work that we do for our clients is key to making the energy transition possible.
What we can offer

• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities

• Managing a team of direct reports, reviewing performances, providing feedback and supporting with training and development needs.
• Conducting annual performance reviews with the team
• Recommend business winning strategies for studies, pre-FEED and FEED roll-over opportunities, and provide input to the PCCE (East) business plan, including internal development opportunities
• Develop Proposals in conjunction with the Sector lead
• Support with Allocation of Resources to projects
• Take part in Studies in a variety of roles
• Lead interfacing/collaboration with other offices
• Maintain and update relevant Business Development Documents/resources
• Liaise with Clients and Stakeholders to ensure project needs are met correctly

Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• Technical knowledge of Carbon Capture, Blue Hydrogen and related technologies, and how the global market is evolving for these technologies.
• Study implementation or consultancy experience, ideally in a Study/Project Manager role.
• Has worked on a range of business line relevant projects and a variety of project phases.
• Experience of customer-centric activities, supporting business development and developing proposals.
• Commercial exposure through responsible positions in project, proposals, legal or commercial functions.
• Previous line management experience is beneficial, but is not a requirement.

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