Project Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major nuclear client is looking for a Project Engineer based in Leiston. You will primarily be based at Sizewell B Power Station, managing engineering documentation and supporting contractor selection. Candidates should ideally have a Chartered Engineer qualification or HND and hold an SMSTS qualification. Experience in safety-compliant environments, particularly within Power Stations, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or HND typically required.
• SMSTS qualification essential.
• Experience in high safety standards and regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering documentation and quality plans.
• Manage technical queries per processes.
• Support contractor selection and contract placement.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Typically Chartered Engineer or HND

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently supporting one of our major nuclear clients recruiting for a Project Engineer based in Leiston.

You will be part of a large client-led team at Sizewell B Power Station and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station.

Responsibilities

• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including quality plans and technical specifications
• Management of technical queries in accordance with relevant processes and procedures
• Supporting the process of contractor selection and contract placement
• Technical reviews of contractor documents and drawings and carrying out technical appraisals of project options
• Performing feasibility studies, site surveys and liaison with designers and station engineering staff as required
• Prepare Engineering Changes and manage the preparation of supporting and affected documents
• Commissioning documents and act as test team leader where appropriate
• Supporting the Project Manager and Construction Manager in managing the project and ensuring the work is carried out in a safe, timely and effective manner to its conclusion

Qualifications

• Typically Chartered Engineer or HND
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
• Candidates that hold a formal project management qualification and are versed in modern project management techniques preferred but not essential
• Experience of Identifying, implementing, and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge and experience of delivering construction projects under CDM
• Ideally experience in managing and delivering electrical power systems design and installation projects; for example prior experience in working with the national grid and/or electrical supply and distribution systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience of working at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is preferred but not essential and everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards