About the job:
Kent is looking for a Consulting Group Manager, Canada to be based in Calgary, AB and report to our Director – Front End Projects & Advisory Services, Americas. The Consulting Group performs a wide range of specialist multidiscipline technical services for onshore and offshore Energy Sector (hydrocarbon production, LNG, pipelines, power generation, low carbon fuels) clients, including Technical Safety, Environmental, Asset Development, Production Optimisation & Decarbonisation, Asset Integrity, and Decommissioning scopes.
The Consulting Group Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, business development, and financial success of the Consultancy Group in Canada. This role involves the winning and execution of these scopes and overseeing a multidisciplinary team of consultants and project managers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advisory and consulting services while driving profitable growth, client satisfaction, and employee engagement.
The successful candidate will develop and execute business strategies, expand client relationships, manage operational excellence, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with organisational goals.
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Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Implement the strategic plan to grow the size and capabilities of the Consultancy Group in Canada through Technical Safety & Specialist Studies; Environmental; Asset Development (Concept to FEED); Production Optimisation & Decarbonisation; Asset Integrity; Decommissioning.
- Identify market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning strategies for the onshore and offshore Energy Sector (including hydrocarbon production, LNG, pipelines, power generation, low carbon fuels).
- Establish annual business goals, growth initiatives, and performance metrics.
- Lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Business Development, Winning Work & Client Management
- Drive revenue growth through strategic account management and new client acquisition.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit strategies for major opportunities.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional events.
- Collaborate with other business units to identify and secure cross-selling opportunities.
- Demonstrate technical capabilities to potential new client companies and
Financial Management
- Accountable for business group profit and loss performance.
- Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and resource plans in accordance with Kent systems.
- Monitor financial performance including revenue, utilization, profitability, backlog, and invoicing.
- Implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives and financial targets.
- Manage project portfolios to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Mentor and develop consulting professionals and business leaders.
- Collaborate with the Recruitment Team to identify and hire new team members.
- Create succession plans and support leadership development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
- Conduct performance evaluations and establish professional development plans in accordance with Kent systems.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation across projects and programs.
Technical Execution and Operational Excellence
- Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality consulting services and client outcomes in accordance with Kent systems.
- Monitor project performance, schedule adherence, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.
- Support risk management, contract compliance, and governance requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in project execution methodologies and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the technical lead for consulting engagements, providing subject matter expertise and engineering oversight.
- Guide project teams in the development of engineering solutions that meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Review and approve technical deliverables, calculations, specifications, reports, and designs.
- Drive innovation and promote the adoption of best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare technical material and present to clients.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Develop partnerships with industry organizations, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Promote the organization's reputation, values, and thought leadership.
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Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: |
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Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required (other disciplines will be considered based on experience; Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
- P. Eng license required.
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
- Must have previous experience in a client-facing role, showing an understanding of the commercial challenges relevant to an engineering consultancy business.
- Must have previous experience in selling and winning work.
- Experience with brownfield and greenfield projects in Canada is required.
- Previous experience with offshore projects would be preferred.
- Previous experience with advanced analysis modelling techniques including CFD would be preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).
- Demonstrated strong skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Technical Safety & Specialist Studies,
- Environmental,
- Asset Development (Concept to FEED),
- Production Optimisation & Decarbonisation,
- Asset Integrity,
- Decommissioning
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Communication:
- Proven technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, clients and other stakeholders.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
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Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to provide advice on technical issues both externally and internally.
- Co-operative and helpful attitude toward both colleagues and clients with demonstrated experience in mentoring of more junior resources.
- Strong drive and willingness to continue learning from clients and colleagues.
- Confident in selling services, preparation of proposals and cost estimates for studies and winning work.
- Adaptable to changing working hour requirements as needed to accommodate project work and client needs in other time zones.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
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| Location: Calgary, AB |
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| Relocation required: N/A |
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| Travel required: Per client(s) requirements. |
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| Contract type: Full-time, Regular |
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| Experience level: 10+ years |
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About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
