Project Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled Project Engineer to lead mechanical projects in Wigan. The role involves managing all project phases, developing innovative designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of mechanical project management experience and a strong technical knowledge of the chemical industry. The position offers a permanent contract, company pension, and healthcare benefits, with a typical workweek of Monday to Friday.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Healthcare coverage after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant mechanical project management experience.
• Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment.
• Good working knowledge of the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases from design to evaluation.
• Develop innovative designs and create equipment specifications.
• Plan project requirements, costs, and timelines.
• Identify necessary resources and oversee external contractors.
• Mitigate project risks for timely and budget-friendly delivery.
• Contribute to design verification and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical project management experience

Mechanical design

Knowledge of chemical industry

Management systems knowledge

Plant maintenance experience

Experience of a COMAH site

Job description

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role as a Project Engineer? We are looking for a skilled individual to lead mechanical projects at one of our chemical manufacturing clients sites.

The Role

• Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
• Department – Process Safety
• Contract – Permanent – On-Site
• 33 days – includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension – Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare – Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases from design to evaluation.
• Develop innovative designs to address challenges and create equipment specifications.
• Plan project requirements, costs, and timelines.
• Identify and oversee necessary resources and external contractors.
• Mitigate project risks and ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality project delivery.
• Communicate change requests clearly and effectively.
• Contribute to design verification and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in meetings and effectively follow up on instructions.
• Create and update engineering drawings, including isometrics.
• Ensure project compliance with codes, policies, and performance standards.
• Fulfill any duties assigned by a Senior Manager

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years relevant mechanical project management experience
• Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators, reactors and pumps
• Good working knowledge of the chemical industry, including agitated semi-batch reactors
• Management systems such as Permit-to-Work, Management of Change & Lockout – Tagout
• Experience working with a plant maintenance system
• Experience of a COMAH site

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for project management, join this amazing team and make a real impact!

To apply direct please send your CV and Cover letter to or call 01744-452-028 for more information.