Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturer in Livingston seeks a talented Project Engineer to manage diverse projects across production and service support. This role involves ensuring compliance, leading innovative solutions, and offering a competitive salary along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Varied and impactful projects

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction techniques and related safety regulations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project works from design to commissioning.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Prepare and manage project budgets.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

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Are you a driven and innovative Project Engineer looking to play a key role in delivering high-quality in-house design and project solutions? Our client, a respected manufacturer based in Livingston, is seeking a talented Project Engineer to join their team and contribute to exciting and varied projects across production and service support functions.

About the Role

As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project works — from conceptual design through to commissioning. You will play a vital role in delivering innovative, cost-effective, and practical solutions while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency are at the forefront of all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, and modification projects for process tools and utility plant, always ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supervise contractors on-site, reviewing and approving method statements, risk assessments, schedules, and issuing permits to work.
• Deliver site safety inductions to new contractors and champion best practices across all activities.
• Prepare and manage budgets for projects and monitor project costs to ensure financial control.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Actively contribute to developing team skills and fostering flexibility within the design section.
• Participate in 5S activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management Systems

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of construction techniques and related safety regulations.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive projects forward.
• Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, and the ability to adopt new technologies.
• Capable of providing leadership and managing projects with minimal supervision.

What’s on Offer

• A varied and challenging role within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
• The opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects that support business success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a real difference, apply today or contact Escape Recruitment for more information.