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Job Profile Summarybp Offshore Wind Engineering is a fast-growing business and a key part of bp’s transition from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company. If this is a transition you’d like to lead, come and join us! You will join us as the Senior Engineering Manager for Foundations of turbines and substations in the newly formed Offshore Wind division. In this role you will be the technical authority for establishing the foundations engineering process, selecting the foundations type, designing offshore wind foundations, and support through to operational handover to the offshore wind business. Job AdvertSenior Manager - Foundations Technology (Offshore Wind) In this role You will:Lead and manage delivery of engineering of safe, cost effective and competitive foundations by deploying engineers across the portfolio; Develop capability, manage and train the technical team Build update and continuously improve the foundations engineering methodology to enable the selection of foundations that optimise Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) and meets project requirementsDeliver engineering documentation at all stages of projects and make an effective handover to operationsProvide technical expertise to project teams during the whole project life cycle, ensuring that projects are properly resourced Understand engineering contractor capability and technically lead sourcing activityIdentification and mitigation of the technical risks Lead foundation innovation, technology and designs that optimise the LCoE of the portfolioProvide technical direction to the engineering contractor, verifies the integrity of contractor output and performance manages delivery.Systematically interfaces with other technical disciplines.Use internal and external resourcesEstablish portfolio learning and continuous improvement Establish quality requirements and ensure adherence to themProvide technical support to the offshore wind supply chain engagementLead innovation, technology and design that optimise the LCoE of the projectsWhat You will need to be successful:Engineering Degree. Desirable: Chartered Engineer.High technical experience in the discipline, with a minimum of 2 offshore wind or similar projects developed in a leadership roleManagement and leadership experience and skills – equipped to motivate, engage and drive high performance including training and development. Experience of full project lifecycle from concept to operational handoverDeep technical understanding of the discipline, understanding the requirements, standards, interfaces and constraints required to develop and design the projects.Integrity management using project quality systems and awareness of operational inspection and maintenanceExperience of strategic decisions which maximize the global portfolio benefits including standardisation and continuous improvementExperience in negotiating technical aspects of foundations contracts and leading technical relationship with key suppliers.EntityGas & Low Carbon EnergyJob Family GroupEngineering GroupRelocation availableNoTravel requiredYes - up to 25%Time TypeFull timeCountryUnited KingdomAbout BPGAS AND LOW CARBON ENERGYAt bp we’re reimagining energy, and so could you. By reinventing our gas and low carbon energy businesses we’re advancing low carbon energy solutions for people and our planet. That’s why we need talent like you to join us. Together, we will achieve this by: • integrating our gas and renewable capabilities • building and growing low and zero carbon businesses and markets • developing new gas opportunities • driving new decarbonisation technologies and capabilities • leveraging digital to create innovative zero carbon energy solutions • creating new business models that are driven by innovative financing solutions • adopting new ways of working that unleash the ingenuity and potential of our people • collaborating with the rest of our business to present ourselves as ‘one bp’ to our customersLegal disclaimerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.