Project Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Project Engineers for permanent roles based in Hartlepool. Responsibilities include managing technical queries, producing engineering documentation, and supporting project managers in high-regulation environments. Ideal candidates should have a Chartered Engineer status or HNC, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and implementing safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of delivering construction projects under CDM.
• Experience in highly regulated environments like Power Stations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain engineering documentation.
• Manage technical queries and contractor selection.
• Carry out feasibility studies and site surveys.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or HNC

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a number of Project Engineers to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Hartlepool.

Key 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
• 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 HNC
• 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
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A background 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.

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