Project Engineer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer in the UK, focusing on LPG infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning and maintenance. The role combines technical expertise with project management, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Candidates should have a proven track record in project delivery, LPG systems design, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for national travel and involves leading various stakeholders for seamless project execution.

Qualifications

• Qualified LPG Engineer with knowledge of LPG system design.
• Proven project management experience from scoping to maintenance.
• Experience in risk management with IOSH qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of procurement processes for contractor management.
• Ability to implement process improvements and document them.
• Experience with LGUK Codes of Practice for LPG installations.
• Proficient in engineering calculations for designing solutions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for cost and safety decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of LPG infrastructure projects.
• Own project planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including contractors and suppliers.
• Develop functional design specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations during design and installation.
• Champion safety culture across all project activities.
• Perform inspections and oversee acceptance testing as needed.
• Provide onsite expertise during construction and commissioning.
• Deliver clear project reporting and communication to stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified LPG Engineer

Project management experience

Risk management experience

Contractor management experience

Continuous improvement mindset

LPG industry experience

Proficiency in engineering calculations

Strong problem-solving mindset

Education

Qualified LPG Engineer

IOSH qualification desirable

Tools

FAT/SAT oversight

Job description

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Director Medical and Scientific Sectors at On Target Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end LPG infrastructure projects - from concept through to commissioning and maintenance. You will combine technical excellence with commercial acumen, managing installations including pressure vessels, pipeline networks, vaporisers, and metering systems while ensuring absolute compliance with safety standards.

This is more than project delivery—it's a pivotal role within a strategically critical function. You will shape how we execute projects and directly contribute to our ambitious growth plans in the evolving energy landscape.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead end-to-end delivery of LPG infrastructure projects including pressure vessel / tank installations, pipeline networks, vaporisers, pumps and metering systems.
• Own project plannings, scheduling, and budget management, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including internal teams, contractors, suppliers, customers and regulatory authorities.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Develop functional design specifications, drawings, and technical documentation for LPG system designs.
• Perform engineering calculations including pressure drops, storage sizing, venting requirements and flow analysis in line with industry standards
• Provide technical assurance by reviewing and approval of contractor submittals and engineering documentation.
• General innovative solutions that balance technical performance and critical safety considerations with customer requirements and commercial viability.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all designs and installations fully compliant with applicable regulations (COPs, GSIUR, BS EN, etc).
• Champion safety culture across all project activities
• Support safety and hazard reviews (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID) during project development.
• Ensure adequate permitting and compliance reporting.
• Provide onsite engineering expertise overseeing all project site activities including construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Perform inspections and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests/ Site acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) testing as required.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide proactive engineering support during startup and handover.
• Ensure seamless project handover including finalising all documentation including any adjustments to plans to allow maintenance to be appropriately planned and complete any required client training.

Stakeholder Communication

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and third parties.
• Deliver clear project reporting through regular updates and technical reports to project stakeholders.
• Support commercial and business development with technical input on proposals and tenders.

Key facts

• Working within a core team located in the UK.
• Home based with UK national travel required.

Profile

• Qualified LPG Engineer with working knowledge of LPG system design, storage and delivery infrastructure.
• Proven project management experience from project scoping to commissioning and maintenance including planning resource requirements, budget and scheduling.
• Practical risk management experience with a proven track record of identifying and managing risk (IOSH qualification is desirable).
• Contractor and supplier management experience working to procurement processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify, develop and implement process improvements, including writing documentation.
• LPG industry experience with a detailed knowledge of LGUK Codes of Practice including siting distances to buildings, boundaries, fixed sources of ignition, firewalls, compounds and vegetation, pipe material and sizing for low, intermediate and high pressures.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations with the ability to make justified decisions regarding the options available when designing solutions and forming technical proposals.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to decide upon preferred approaches from a cost, safety, and logistic perspective.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Energy Technology and Oil and Gas

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