Embedded Energy Project Engineer – CHP Plant

EQUANS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave allowance

Pension

Private GP appointments

Company share scheme

Life Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

EQUANS Embedded Energy leads on design, build, maintenance of embedded energy facilities. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the Fellside CHP plant maintenance team and coordinate infrastructure engineering activities.

You will support the Infrastructure & Projects Coordinator, manage sub-contractors, oversee inspections, and contribute to safety and asset care programs across site operations.

Qualifications

• NVQ L3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant contributions in a 24/7 industrial environment including rotating equipment, steam raising systems, piping and valves.
• Experience maintaining and managing effective relationships with external Support Contracts.
• Plant Health and Safety systems & procedures awareness and application.
• Appreciation of Permit to Work systems and documents.
• Appreciation of purchasing cycle, including use of computerised purchasing and planning systems.
• Ability to interpret and commission third-party technical reports in asset care.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office to produce associated documents.
• Experience of CMMS Systems and Management of Change controls.
• Experience supervising consultants / contractors to successfully complete projects & meet contractual objectives / obligations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple engineering projects and ensure safe execution.
• Engage subcontractors to enable completion of activities.
• Supervise subcontractors on mechanical and civil works at Fellside CHP Plant.
• Supervise routine maintenance and project tasks under guidance of Infrastructure & Project Engineer.
• Undertake minor hands-on tasks when required and qualified.
• Assist in delivery of key projects (PCI inspections, WHRB, cooling towers, tanks).
• Raise and manage work orders using CMMS and align with site planning meetings.
• Liaise with site O&M team for maintenance and project delivery.
• Coordinate plant and civil inspection rounds by third-party specialists.
• Review PCI reports and action repairs.
• Compile O&M documentation for assigned projects.
• Engage subcontractors commercially including cost control.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Piping & valves

CMMS management

Site safety processes

Permit to Work

Contractor management

MS Office

Asset care reports

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Purchasing systems

Job description

EQUANS Embedded Energy leads on design, build, maintenance of embedded energy facilities. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the Fellside CHP plant maintenance team and coordinate infrastructure engineering activities.

You will support the Infrastructure & Projects Coordinator, manage sub-contractors, oversee inspections, and contribute to safety and asset care programs across site operations.