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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Civil Engineering Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Colombia
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Professional qualification in Civil Engineering.
  • A specialization in Project Management, Structural Analysis and Design, Geotechnics, Roads, Hydraulics, or a similar area is desirable.
  • Knowledge of programs for designing civil works, including structures, roads, geotechnics, hydrology, and hydraulics.
  • Ability to prepare technical specifications for subcontracting soil studies, topographic surveys, hydraulic studies, informed studies, pathology studies, vulnerability studies, and reinforcement studies.
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and design software, including STAAD Pro and STAAD Foundation.
  • Experience conducting technical project audits.
  • Knowledge and application of national standards and codes, including NSR-10 and RAS-2000.
  • Knowledge and application of international standards, including ACI 318, API 650, and API 620.
  • Administrative and managerial skills for handling and interacting with project teams to achieve objectives.
  • Experience preparing proposals and estimating labor hours and resources for conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering stages, considering terms of reference, execution schedules, required resources, and information needed to execute designs.
  • Experience planning, budgeting, controlling, and monitoring project engineering activities.
  • Intermediate knowledge of reading MS Project reports or equivalent software.
  • Knowledge, interpretation, and application of standards applicable to the Oil and Gas sector and the relevant specialty.
  • Knowledge of how Civil discipline activities and deliverables interact with those of other disciplines.
  • Experience evaluating supplier offers for equipment and services related to the discipline.
  • Knowledge and interpretation of discipline-specific and interdisciplinary drawings generated for projects.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Ability to use office tools.
  • Knowledge of HSEQ regulations and procedures associated with the role.
  • Excellent oral and written Spanish; English is desirable.
  • At least 15.1 years of experience, including at least 5 years leading, managing, or coordinating projects in the civil area.
  • Experience designing and executing civil works for engineering projects involving surface facilities, pumping or compression stations, oil and gas pipelines, natural gas treatment processes, or infrastructure.
  • Experience leading and managing work teams and human and technical resources.
  • Experience participating in engineering, construction, assembly, commissioning, consulting, or supervision phases of Oil and Gas projects.
Responsibilities
  • Review and approve design documents and plans, incorporating comments and verifying that required software and standards are applied to meet client requirements and quality expectations.
  • Advise and supervise assigned personnel in project planning and execution; define scope and applicable standards, assign work-group priorities, and ensure compliance with the Detailed Work Plan and project labor-hour budget.
  • Estimate labor hours and deliverables required for proposals based on project knowledge and experience, ensuring proposals meet client requirements.
  • Ensure company tools and methods are used for deliverable quality control according to specialty standards and established control schemes, meeting project Quality Plan and value-promise quality and compliance parameters.
  • Ensure assigned personnel record labor-hour consumption in the company’s designated registration and control system.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations for employees according to specialty performance indicators and organizational competencies, identifying shortcomings and strengthening the technical level of assigned personnel.
  • Perform other reasonable ad hoc duties within the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, as assigned to meet operational needs while considering workload and professional development.
  • Observe company, client, and host-country authority requirements for health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • A specialization in Project Management, Structural Analysis and Design, Geotechnics, Roads, Hydraulics, or a similar area.
  • English language skills.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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