Project Engineer

Ctsrecruit; Alloa, Glasgow, Falkirk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the oil and gas sector is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join their team. This role involves taking ownership of workshop overhauls, managing customer-facing activities, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of rotating equipment, particularly pumps and motors, and possess excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, preparing detailed reports, and liaising with clients to ensure satisfaction. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a successful company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Strong mechanical comprehension and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery and manage workshop repairs effectively.
• Prepare condition assessment reports and manage customer communications.
• Compile workshop documentation and manage commercial aspects of jobs.

Skills

Understanding of rotating equipment

Attention to detail

Mechanical comprehension

Customer liaison

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of pumps/motors

Education

HNC/HND in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

My client is one of the market leading pump manufacturers for the Oil and Gas sector. Due to another very successful year, they are looking for another Project Engineer to join their team. The candidate is expected to take ownership and coordination of workshop overhaul, spares manufacturing, and site activities. Responsible for customer-facing activities throughout the overhaul/supply process to EHS, Quality, and Production standards and relevant customer specifications. Ensure that quality of workmanship and that internal and external client communications are to a high standard. Excellent attention to detail on all documentation and the ability to write and review engineering workshop reports.

Understanding of rotating equipment, specifically pumps and motors and the management of the overhaul of them desired.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery and commercial commitments of workshop repairs.
• Understanding of pumps/motors, their component parts, and the process involved in their refurbishment.
• Compile workshop documentation giving clear work instruction and dimensional reporting requirements.
• Undertake contract review to establish work scope required.
• Prepare condition assessment reports.
• Prepare quotations/tenders in line with customer requirements.
• Procurement of materials, spares, and third-party actions/services to meet delivery requirements.
• Commercially manage jobs to ensure costs are in line with those tendered.
• Customer liaison regarding progress of work, commercial issues, and component supply.
• When required, plan workshop activities to meet customer requirements, contract deadlines, and output requirements.
• Order book management to ensure compliance with customer order requirements, progress reports, and maintain output targets in line with monthly forecasts.
• Prepare job files for timely invoicing, final sign-off, and closure.
• Assist other shop activities and be flexible within the hub.
• Understanding and adherence to WPI HSEQ procedures, policies, and systems.
• Identification and integration to job work scope of reverse engineering opportunities.
• Liaise directly with the workshop during repair on technical issues.
• Liaise with the QA Inspector regarding material non-conformances and concession reports.
• Final inspection release of repair orders.
• Issue repair summary costs to the client.
• Issue close-out reports.
• Available to work extended hours to meet operational needs.

Education/Experience:

Minimum HNC/HND in a mechanical engineering discipline is preferable / time served. Commercial awareness is desirable.

Language Skills:

Fluent English essential.

Product Knowledge:

Knowledge of rotating equipment. Time working on tools advantageous.

Reasoning Ability:

Strong level of mechanical comprehension, ability to read technical drawings, experience in rotating equipment.

Computer Skills:

Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, and Project.

Work Environment:

Office based with set periods required in the workshop for training on appointment.

Commercial Knowledge:

Good commercial awareness with the ability to review contractual terms and conditions.

If you feel your experience and skill set is well suited to this role, please feel free to apply or email your CV.