Project Engineer

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for a Project Engineer to manage complex equipment upgrades and maintenance strategies in Kent. This role involves driving projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while leading contractor engagements. Successful candidates will have proven project management skills and experience with statutory systems, making a significant impact in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

25 days holiday with option to purchase more

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management skills.
• Experience in predictive/preventative maintenance and RCA/NDT techniques.
• Knowledge of steam turbines and statutory pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project delivery from scope development to close-out.
• Oversee statutory inspections for lifting equipment and pressure systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and site safety rules.

Skills

Project Management

Predictive Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

RCA/NDT Techniques

Knowledge of Steam Turbines

Knowledge of Generators

Knowledge of Statutory Pressure Systems

CDM Regulations

Health & Safety Compliance

SHEQ Requirements

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Engineer
Certain Advantage is seeking a Project Engineer to join a dynamic team in Kent within a high-performance, safety-driven organisation in the energy sector.

The Company
We’re proud to be working with a top-tier operator known for its commitment to sustainability, operational performance, and innovation in the renewable energy space.

The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering complex equipment and process upgrades from concept to commissioning. You’ll also play a central role in shaping maintenance strategies, managing statutory inspections, planning outages, and leading contractor engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage project delivery: scope development, stakeholder engagement, capital applications, tendering, installation, commissioning, and close-out
• Ensure seamless documentation integration into Maintenance and Document Control systems
• Oversee statutory inspections for lifting equipment, pressure systems, boilers, and auxiliary systems
• Take ownership of key areas during planned outages, ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Work closely with Procurement to secure long-term supplier agreements and refine scopes of work
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies, statutory requirements, and site safety rules

The Individual
We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven Project Management skills (including use of Microsoft Project)
• Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance and RCA/NDT techniques
• Knowledge of steam turbines, generators, and statutory pressure systems
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and Maintenance Management Systems
• Solid grasp of legislative and SHEQ requirements (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase more.

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