Mechanical Project Engineer: Power Plant Projects & Outages

Astute People; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

26 days annual leave

12% pension contributions

Job summary

Astute's Power team in the UK is recruiting a Mechanical Project Engineer for their central engineering team to work across sites in Kent and North London.

The role offers a starting salary up to £73,000 with a benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, 26 days holiday and a 12% pension contribution.

You will lead project teams, define scopes of work, manage contracts, and ensure HSSE compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in industrial process plant mechanical engineering (including pressure systems).
• Demonstrated ability in project and contract management using PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects and outages while managing stakeholders.
• Carry out mechanical engineering work including fault finding and investigations.
• Lead project teams and contractors as required.
• Define scopes of work and develop technical and contract specifications.
• Ensure contractor QA/QC standards are met.
• Apply engineering expertise to maximise plant performance.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and implement resolutions.
• Share best practices across sites and teams.
• Manage contracts and projects including commercial and compliance aspects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Astute's Power team in the UK is recruiting a Mechanical Project Engineer for their central engineering team to work across sites in Kent and North London.

The role offers a starting salary up to £73,000 with a benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, 26 days holiday and a 12% pension contribution.

You will lead project teams, define scopes of work, manage contracts, and ensure HSSE compliance across sites.