Project Engineer

We are looking for a Project Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a well-established company based In Standish

The Package:

The basic salary for the Project Engineer role is £40,000 to £50,000 per annum subject to experience

You'll also receive other benefits which include the following:

• 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement


• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%


• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

The standard hours for this role are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm

The Role:

The Project Engineer will plan and implement mechanical projects at 2 chemical manufacturing sites.

They generate proposals and establish project goals in collaboration with the organisation's management.

As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Manage all phases of projects, including engineering design, procurement, planning, installation, evaluation.


• Create designs to solve specific issues, including creating equipment specifications.


• Develop a plan for each project that includes its requirements, cost and timings.


• Identify, plan and manage required resources, which may include external contractors.


• Identify and manage potential risks in the project.


• Deliver projects on time, in budget and to the required quality.


• Change requests must be explained in an understandable, clear, and focused manner.


• Identify risk assessment requirements and participate in these as needed.


• Analyse tasks concerning the project schedule.


• Contribute to the verification and signing off of designs.


• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.


• Participate in a variety of meetings and follow up/communicate instructions.


• Create and/or update engineering drawings as required, such as isometrics.


• Ensure compliance with codes, policies, practices, specifications, performance standards and other aspects of the project.


• Any duties as specified by a Senior Manager.

The Candidate:

To be the right person for the Project Engineer role you will require:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant mechanical project management experience


• Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators, reactors and pumps


• Good working knowledge of the chemical industry, including agitated semi-batch reactors


• Management systems such as Permit-to-Work, Management of Change & Lockout - Tagout


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Degree in appropriate engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering


• Applicants must have the rights to work in the UK

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Experience working with a plant maintenance system


• Experience of a COMAH site

The Company:

The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and culture.

They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

If the Project Engineer position could be of interest, please call 01744 452 051 at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!

Job Ref: E113167