Engineering and Projects Manager

O.C.O. Technology Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leeds seeks a Project Engineer to assist with procurement and execution of plant projects. The role involves managing specifications, preparing quotations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management within engineering environments, contributing effectively to operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management for engineering projects.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration.
• Proficiency in monitoring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement and execution of new build plant projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and cashflow forecasts for proposed projects.
• Manage workload of consulting engineers for civil and structural works.

Job description

Overview

To assist the Chief Engineer with the procurement and execution of new build plant projects and existing plant improvement projects in the UK. The focus is on effective delivery of an established and successful modular process concept. Assist UK Operational Team with Excellence Initiatives (Process Optimisation, Maintenance and Repair Strategies, Spare Parts Strategies). Assist UK Operational Team with Engineering Compliance Matters (Pressure Systems Regulations, High Voltage Maintenance, Structural Survey).

Responsibilities

• Tailoring particular specifications to meet issued user requirement specifications and/or project objectives.
• Preparation of requests for quotation and tenders for works of all scopes and values.
• Preparation of cost estimates, cashflow forecasts and programmes for proposed projects.
• Procuring contract works (turnkey, semi-turnkey, equipment supplies only, installation labour) depending on agreed delivery strategy for project.
• Procuring and expediting utility connections to new sites.
• Managing consulting engineers and/or contract employee workload for non-core disciplines of civil, structural and electrical works.
• Budget and programme responsibility for approved projects.
• Monitoring safety and quality of works in execution and taking corrective actions on non-conformities.
• Maintaining records of all activities and resources employed on works in execution.
• Contract administration, valuation of works in progress and payment certificates, progress reports for management.
• Taking the lead on commissioning new works until “Take Over” by Operations.
• Delegating tasks to future members of a growing Engineering team.
• Proactively promoting safety and health on project and operational sites by personal example and zero tolerance of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Review of lessons learned with Chief Engineer and Operational teams to continually update general specifications.

Additional duties

• Assist Operations team with design and execution of plant modifications, planning of non-routine major repairs and maintenance tasks, review of critical spares holding recommendations and stock auditing.
• Assist Operations team with best practices, process optimisations and plant improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Health and Safety and Employment.
• Fully support and contribute to the upkeep of our management systems (CMS, ISO 9001,14001 &45001)
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the Chief Engineer, that are within the skills and capabilities of the jobholder.