Chemical Project Engineer

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with project-based

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Randburg project exposure

Job summary

A Chemical Project Engineer is sought to manage capital projects in Randburg. You will oversee planning, design, and implementation of new facilities and process upgrades, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a chemical engineering degree and at least five years of project engineering or management experience in the chemical sector, with a proven ability to lead projects from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical project engineering or PM.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of process design, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of chemical engineering projects from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and detailed schedules.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and services and manage contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance for smooth handover and startup.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Project Engineer to manage and execute various capital projects within their operations in Randburg . This role is essential for the successful planning, design, and implementation of new plant facilities and process upgrades. You will work closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with a solid background in chemical engineering and a proven ability to lead complex projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of chemical engineering projects, from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and detailed schedules, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the procurement of equipment and services, and manage contractor performance.
• Ensure all project designs and installations comply with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations .
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure smooth project handover and startup.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or project management within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in managing capital projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with process design, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with project-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Engaging project work in the vibrant area of Randburg .
• Allowance for professional development and training.