Mechanical Projects Engineer (process plant)
Do you want to own your projects from first sketch to final handover? This is a chance to do that on a major manufacturing site in Newport.
You will join a projects team of 14 engineers across, electrical, instrumentation, control systems and mechanical disciplines. You will be the mechanical lead on your own projects, ranging from £10,000 to £5 million.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare detailed drawings and design packages so piping and equipment can be fabricated and installed.
- Lead the mechanical design on capital projects from concept through approval, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Write equipment specifications and tender documents.
- Build cost estimates and provide spend forecasts for your projects.
- Coordinate contractors on site so work is safe, accurate and efficient.
- Write and review risk assessments, method statements and job safety analyses.
- Raise modifications and manage change for the work you deliver.
- Support the site with excavation permits.
- Act as a Site Responsible Person and induct the contractors you supervise.
- Make sure your projects meet all internal and external standards.
- Around 80% of the role is design and construction. The rest is project management.
What you will bring
- A degree in mechanical engineering.
- Several years on a process or manufacturing site.
- Hands-on design of piping systems and specification of equipment.
- Sound knowledge of process and site safety.
- Experience supervising construction work and contractors.
- Confidence producing your own CAD drawings
- Experience managing your own project budgets and schedules.
It would help if you have
- Industry experience in the; water, pharma, FMCG, chemical, steel and/or energy industries
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- IEng or CEng with IMechE, or progress towards it.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
If this sounds like an ideal opporttunity, please apply for immediate consideration.