Mechanical Project Engineer

Totec; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management company is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support major shutdown activities in Swansea. This role involves managing contractors, supporting project delivery, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering and relevant industry experience. This position offers a salary of £55,000 and the potential for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer in gas, petrochemical industries, preferred previous COMAH site background.
• Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential.
• Formal H&S qualification such as IOSH/NEBOSH added benefit.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with client Maintenance Department in planning major shutdown activities.
• Organising contractor works within large scopes for shutdown.
• Support leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction.

Skills

Project engineering experience in gas, petrochemical industries

Knowledge of standard industry practices

Good knowledge of CDM regulations

Proficient in MS Office suite

Education

Degree level in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Salary: £55,000

Duration: Perm

Location: Swansea

Hybrid Working: Potentially some

Working Hours: 40 hours + Over time during peak periods (blue book rates)

Our client is a Project Management company that specialises in planning, preparation and delivery of industrial projects of any size. Safety and Precision are at the heart of what they do. They have a 100% deliverable hit rate with their clients. Primary focus of zero incidents or accidents.

They are actively seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for immediate start on a 6 month Temp to Perm basis.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with client Maintenance Department and Site Shutdown Co-ordinator in planning and executing specific major shutdown activities.
• Organising all contractor works identified within several large scopes of works for shutdown.
• Initially supporting the site maintenance function of Client in shutdown execution. Will be requested to support other projects as required by Senior Project Manager.
• Contractor management disciplines - EC&I, Scaffold, Mechanical, Confined Space, Civil ensure project deliverables are met.
• Contribute and work as part of the client project management team, working to deliver a portfolio of capex and opex projects.
• Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the project's portfolio.
• Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. Managing and leading members of the client engineering team.
• Support leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover.
• Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors.
• Overseeing plant installation and reporting on contractor progress.
• Creating tender documentation, writing specifications, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in‑depth tender analysis on bid returns.
• Closing out project documentation as per client structure.
• Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required.
• Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Managing change and securing additional budget as required.
• Participating in HAZOPS and other process safety reviews/events.
• Adhere to CDM Compliance and compliance with appropriate legislation.
• Adding spares, reliability information to clients SAP system.
• Input into FEL report writing.

Requirements

• Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer in gas, petrochemical industries, preferred previous COMAH site background.
• Candidates should be educated to degree level in mechanical engineering (or equiv).
• Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential. Formal H&S qualification such as IOSH/NEBOSH added benefit.
• Good Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite programs
• Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of working with different process piping packages and specifications.

To Apply

This is a great opportunity for Mechanical Project Engineers who want to play a key part in the success of this exciting business.

If you feel you meet the criterial for this position, please call or send your cv to Totec today.

All calls are handled with strict confidence. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Thank you