Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team. The role involves managing site-based projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth engineering delivery. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities to work on various project phases from conception to start-up.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of industry design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work scope in line with project objectives.
• Oversee FEED engineering, procurement, and execution planning.
• Identify and resolve project issues.

Skills

Organization

Coordination

Planning

Technical Judgment

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Project Engineer

At Quest Global, we are looking for a Project Engineer to join one of our Oil and Gas customer project teams based at two different locations: Fawley, Hampshire, and Fife, Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom.

Locations: Fawley, Hampshire, UK and Fife, Cowdenbeath, UK

Employment Type: Full-time permanent or Contract

Job Requirements

• Serve as the primary interface for site-based projects between the Client site and Quest Global (India Engineering team).
• Gather site information, field inputs, and site clarifications to ensure smooth and seamless engineering delivery.
• Coordinate with site stakeholders and local vendors as needed.
• Liaise with the Client design lead for any emerging project scenarios.
• Plan and execute work related to an assigned brownfield project scope, customized based on project structure, geographic distribution, and needs.
• Participate in project phases from FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Contribute to early concept selection, project screening, and development planning.
• Manage safety, cost, schedule, quality, and operability for the assigned project scope; contract ownership may be delegated.
• Oversee contractor performance, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with discipline engineers and global experts to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Complete assigned work scope in line with project objectives.
• Oversee FEED engineering, procurement, and execution planning through to project completion and start-up.
• Identify, source, and manage long-lead equipment.
• Develop and review Project Management System deliverables.
• Identify and resolve project issues.
• Ensure smooth transitions between project stages and stakeholders.

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of industry design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.
• Strong organization, coordination, planning, and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Leadership, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking).