Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Expression of Interest

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

United Kingdom

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site in Woking four days per week.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Typically holds a degree in mechanical engineering or post-graduate mechanical engineering qualification.
  • Working towards chartership is advantageous status is preferred.
  • Experience of working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
  • Exposure to consultancy, FEED/detailed design and EPC projects.
  • Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.
  • Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
Responsibilities
  • Performs general mechanical engineering duties within agreed schedules and budgets, with guidance from Lead Engineer.
  • May undertake specific technical studies or assist in technology reviews under supervision.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure design consistency across the project.
  • Supports the Lead Engineer in identifying technical issues that may affect project progress or budgets.
  • Interfaces with clients under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Works on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, or EPC projects with support from Lead Engineer.
  • Provides mechanical input in multi-discipline design reviews and assists in closing out action items.
  • 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.
  • May be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working towards chartership is advantageous; status is preferred.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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