Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical industry is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team in Teeside. The role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and delivering innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in project management within the petrochemical sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in project teams within petrochemical industries.
• External accreditation in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects ensuring safety and compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Develop technical documentation and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in fuel storage or Oil and Gas projects? Our client, with four strategically located terminals in the UK, is seeking a talented individual to join their project team in Teeside.

You will play a key role in delivering projects within the petrochemical industry, ensuring safety, compliance, and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.

Position:

Project Engineer

Location:

Tees Valley

Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Dependent on Experience

The Role:

As a key member of the project team, you will assist the Project Manager in the technical aspects of sustaining (M&R) and growth CAPEX project development and delivery. Responsibilities include managing assigned projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and process hazard analysis studies.
• Support the project manager in assembling cost estimates and schedules.
• Develop technical documentation, such as Basis of Designs and Scope of Works for RFPCo-ordinate.
• Review technical documentation produced in-house and by design houses/consultants.
• Manage technical queries and hold lists.
• Develop pre-commissioning and commissioning plans.
• Support project reviews, including design, constructability, and Human Factors/Ergonomics.
• Ensure all projects comply with UK safety and environmental regulations (e.g., COMAH/CDM), planning regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support closing out MOC/LOPA/HAZOP actions and punchlist items.
• Manage engineering projects, including design calculations, drawings, specifications, programmes, budgets, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage allocated CAPEX project budgets.
• Participate in audits and assist in emergency response plans as required.

Requirements:

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• External accreditation in project management methodologies, such as PMP or Prince2.
• Experience working within project teams in process, chemical, or petrochemical industries, particularly on COMAH sites.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with CDM Regulations.

Please apply to Kellie Dance at RHL Recruitment. RHL (Recruitment Holdings Ltd) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.