Project Engineer (C&I)

EP UK Investments Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EP UK Investments Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer (C&I) to join their Central Engineering team. This role, based flexibly across the UK and Ireland, focuses on developing and executing large-scale capital projects, particularly in CCGT power generation. The successful candidate will provide technical support to operational teams, oversee project implementation, and lead on engineering strategy within the organization. A degree in engineering and CEng/IEng status are essential for applicants, alongside significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering or related discipline.
• CEng/IEng status and membership of an engineering institution (or working towards).
• Prior experience in senior engineering roles, preferably in CCGT power generation.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing large-scale capital projects.
• Designing engineering strategies and overseeing project implementation.
• Providing leadership and technical oversight in engineering teams.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Technical Oversight

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

CEng/IEng status

Job description

Project Engineer (C&I)

Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Reporting To: Head of Engineering

Description

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Project Engineer (C&I) to join our Central Engineering team. The role will cover all our assets, so the base location is flexible to be any one of our sites or offices across UK and Ireland. Travel to and from all our sites and assets will be required, which may be for prolonged periods.

The key purpose of the role is the development, construction and execution of large-scale capital projects whilst providing technical support to the operational EPUKI fleet. The focus will be CCGT Lifetime Extension projects, new build and any new development projects.

Some periods will also require deputising for other roles, covering the other managerial positions on site and supporting the wider EPUKI teams on short term secondments.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing and delivering the Engineering Strategy within the specialty.
• Have expertise of all matters relating to C&I engineering.
• Preparation, review and submission of C&I design and specifications.
• Oversight of engineering project development and implementation including (for example): provision of technical data; production and checking of Engineering requirements / related documents; evaluation of tender submissions; commissioning support.
• Working with the Senior Project C&I Engineer to give a qualified assessment of C&I designs, studies and reports.
• Works Witness testing of manufacturer equipment, contractor installations and attending works progress meetings to monitor the progress and quality of work.
• Delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Supporting major plant outages and project works.
• Contributing data and updates as ongoing part of the project's reporting requirements.
• Tracking and reporting on project progress.
• Overseeing the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they are completed according to design specifications.
• Establishing and maintaining agreements with key maintenance and operations service providers and contractors, supporting the fleet in contractor selection, tender creation, review, and execution.
• Technical nomination processes and work with the site managers to ensure that all staff achieve their highest level of competence.
• Carrying out technical RCA, including cross site RCA investigations and promptly share the lessons from all incidents, share best practice across the fleet.
• Delivery of the EPUKI quality programme.
• Supporting the creation and challenge of site investment decisions.
• Delivering consistent Management of Change.
• Delivering cross fleet risk management, including project risk.
• Assisting with employee recruitment, selection, and training in the engineering area.
• Providing leadership and direction to the engineering teams, including managing individual and team performance.
• Providing technical oversight and audit of external resources (including operational and construction projects).
• Fully supporting the planning and execution of projects, deploying to sites as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Background

• Prior experience in a senior engineering role working cross fleet, ideally a power station or similar infrastructure, specifically with CCGT power generation operational experience - essential.
• Experience in establishing and implementing a proactive approach towards Health, Safety and Environment management - essential.
• Understanding and commitment to building and leading a constructive culture where employees are provided with challenges and opportunities - essential.
• Experience in leading and managing a substantial number of employees in a process driven environment - essential.
• Ablility to demonstrate and utilise extensive knowledge and experience of engineering, operational and maintenance management - essential.
• Construction experience - desirable.

Behaviours

• Strong organisational skills - essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication - essential.
• Good interpersonal, communication and motivational skills with a flexible, enthusiastic, and committed attitude to work - essential.
• Self-driven and autonomous - essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering or related discipline (qualifications below this may be acceptable if evidenced by suitable experience) - essential.
• CEng/IEng status and membership of an engineering institution (or working towards) - essential.