Project Engineer - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell is recruiting for a Project Engineer an excellent opportunity within the public sector. Bridgwater on-site, 4 day week Mon-Thurs, 18 months contract with BPSS security clearance.

The role covers defining requirements, design reviews, safety case development, and commissioning strategies, working across mechanical/civil/structural disciplines while aligning with site standards and governance.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree or NQF level 5/6.
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience in industrial plant.
• Nuclear and/or conventional project engineering experience.
• Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards.
• CDM Designer knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Contribute to Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning.
• Develop concept design and fit-for-purpose engineering solution.
• Produce and/or approve project technical specifications.
• Manage design activities per design authority standards.
• Prepare modification proposals and act as Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed.
• Provide technical supervision of construction activities to ensure design intent.
• Oversee as-built drawings and commissioning/decommissioning supervision.
• Handover to systems/operations with training and drawings supplied.
• Liaise with system engineers and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Engineering experience

Nuclear/conventional project eng

CDM knowledge

Education

HNC / degree / NQF level 5/6

Job description

Role: Project Engineer REF 107759
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Bridgwater - full time on site, 4 day week Mon-Thurs.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: 40.43 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Project Engineer an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project.
• Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies.
• Support project optioneering process.
• Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects
• Produce and/or approve project technical specifications.
• Manage detailed design activities in accordance with design authority standards.
• Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as a Nominated Responsible Engineer where appointed.
• Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instructions/method statements/risk assessments.
• Provide technical supervision of construction/deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Approve as built drawings.
• Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning.
• Manage hand over to systems/operations ensuring that all drawings, instructions and training have been supplied as required.
• Liaise and consult with system engineers and other stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• Maintain site configuration control throughout project lifecycle.
• Comply with all Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments and support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality on Site.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
• Review of on-site and off-site events and root cause analysis to promote improved working practices.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Appropriate HNC, degree or National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 5/6
• Experience in a practising disciplined Engineering role (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) on industrial plant
• Nuclear and/or conventional project engineering experience
• Understanding of relevant Company and/or national engineering standards
• Minimum 5 year's experience
• Working knowledge of CDM Designer role - highly desirable

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of the Safety Rules and working knowledge of risk assessment methodology
• Understanding of relevant Site Licence and Quality Management System requirements
• Contract Management experience
• Project delivery experience
• Membership of a relevant Engineering Institute
• Chartered Status

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or would prefer an alternative or more accessible method of communication, please let us know. We will work with you and the client to accommodate your needs wherever reasonably possible.