Capital Projects Engineer: Mechanical & Utilities

E3 Recruitment

Derby

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Generous holiday allowance

EV & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for Derby to own capital projects across mechanical systems, site utilities and infrastructure. You will manage projects end-to-end from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.

Reporting to the CAPEX Leader, you will develop engineering solutions with stakeholders, produce cost estimates (early stage ±30%, detailed ±10%), lead MOC processes, oversee contractor and vendor engagement, and ensure safety, quality and delivery

Qualifications

Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience.
CAD and SAP experience preferred.
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office).
Experience with ATEX environments (desirable).
IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (or working towards).

Responsibilities

Support long-term CAPEX planning, including project selection and prioritisation.
Develop engineering solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Produce cost estimates (±30% early stage, ±10% detailed).
Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes.
Manage contractor selection and vendor engagement.
Oversee full project life cycle: design, construction, commissioning.
Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery performance.
Maintain full technical documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, SLDs, etc.).
Track budgets, control costs, and report on financial performance.