Mechanical scoper/ coordinator

BILFINGER; Dalry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced engineer to develop scopes of work for maintenance and shutdowns in the petrochemical sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach and strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing schedules, ensuring compliance with specifications, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires supervision experience and proficiency in Excel. A Safety Qualification such as NEBOSH is desirable. Remote and hybrid opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, within the Petrochemical/Refinery sector.
• Supervision experience is essential.
• Safety Qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to support innovation and values.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for maintenance and shutdowns.
• Manage purchase requisitions of materials and equipment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication (Written and Verbal)

Collaboration and Influencing

Adaptability and Resilience

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Bilfinger UK

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a pro‑active approach to the role supporting BUK innovation and values.
• Attend site walks and inspections to define scope requirements.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for maintenance, shutdowns etc.
• Ensure scopes align with relevant specifications and site standards.
• Creation of work packs to allow planning and execution of works.
• Create RAMS and permits as required for work scopes.
• Attend internal / external meetings as per business requirements.
• Ensure scopes align with relevant plans and master schedules.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure alignment on plans and resolve any scheduling conflicts or constraints.
• Generate and manage purchase requisitions of materials, tooling, hire equipment etc based on scheduled dates as required.
• Provide regular updates to Estimating and Planning Lead on potential risks, and proposed solutions.
• Identify potential capacity bottlenecks and propose solutions to optimize resource utilisation.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Produce site sketches / isometrics as required.
• Communicate proactively about potential issues or changes that may affect production or delivery.
• Ensure trackers are up to date and accurate.
• Track required sub cons / materials / third party dates as required using material tracker as an aid.
• Provide updates as requested.
• Capture lessons learned from executed scopes for future reference / learning.
• Contribute to standardisation of scope templates and best practices across site.
• Feedback any issues to Estimating and Planning Lead.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking, Strategic Foresight, Problem‑Solving, Organisation and Prioritisation
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Collaboration and Influencing, Adaptability and Resilience, Initiative and Proactivity

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, within the Petrochemical/Refinery sector
• Excel experience
• Experience and knowledge of schedules and plans

Essential

• Time served
• Supervision experience

Desirable

• Safety Qualification: NEBOSH / IOSH / Managing Safely

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK Limited

Engineering

Permanent

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Engineering