Project Engineer - Anaerobic Digestion

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in the UK. The role involves technical project support, design specifications, and engineering management for an established anaerobic digestion business. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and benefits including car allowance and health care are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Health Care

Pension

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related Engineering field.
• 5+ years in the role of Project Engineer/Project Development Engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of process and mechanical engineering through the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Key contact for all project technical matters relating to FEED engineering.
• Create and continuously improve design specifications.
• Support development team on technical deliverables.

Skills

Basic process engineering

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business who design, build and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to support with their expanding portfolio.

The Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary (depending on experience), car allowance, pension, private health and dental care.

If you’re an experienced Project Engineer and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact for all project technical matters relating to FEED engineering and key design subcontractors: Architect, Civils, Process/Mech/Elec etc.
• Create, own, and continuously improve design specifications.
• Support the development team on technical deliverables: site layouts, gas/electrical grid connections
• Support the operations team on new acquisitions, including technical integration, H&S integration, and executing improvement plans.
• Take technical and PM lead on improvements and expansions of newly acquired plants, for example installing CO2 capture, expanding plant capacity, overhauling equipment.
• Own and maintain the project model/business case, including carrying out economic analysis of equipment selection choices, and understanding their impact on the business case.
• Represent the project owner and contribute to design review activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, DSEAR and SIL assessments, equipment suppliers, creating the WBS, and the overall FEED packages.
• Identify and prioritise key risks and prioritise their mitigation measures, participate in risk reviews at both project and FEED contractor level.
• Produce regular reports and updates on project progress.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

• 5 years + experience in a related Engineering field, with a solid understanding of basic process engineering and controls.
• 5 years + proven experience in the role of Project Engineer/Project Development Engineer
• Detailed knowledge of process and mechanical engineering through full project lifecycle (including EPC & commissioning), ideally with a good working knowledge of C&I deployment in projects.
• Able to communicate clearly at all organisational levels.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Proven ability to work and direct work safely, ensuring the safety of others and complying with all safety assessment requirements.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Health Care
• Pension
• Other benefits discussed at interview

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.