Project Engineer - (Longterm Contract)

NRL Group Limited; Irvine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering client of NRL Group Limited is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract basis in Irvine, Scotland. This role involves delivering complex engineering projects in a regulated environment, coordinating EPC phases, and engaging with technical aspects including scheduling and contractor management. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with significant experience in delivering multi-discipline projects, particularly in the process industry, and will benefit from a supportive team environment, competitive hourly rates, and clear responsibilities.

Benefits

Stable workload

Work with experienced professionals

Defined responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-discipline EPC projects in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated setting.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls and scheduling.
• Familiarity with managing external suppliers, contractors, and site-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of EPC projects.
• Direct involvement in technical delivery and contractor management.
• Involvement in all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Client representation

Education

HNC/HND in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

NRL's engineering client is looking to recruit a Project Engineer on a longterm ongoing contract basis.
This role supports the delivery of complex engineering projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

To support growth they are looking to recruit a Project Engineer with a proven track record in a Process industry and executing multidisciplined projects from inception through completion, ideally based around process manufacturing, process equipment and containment though not necessarily in a Pharmaceutical environment.

The opportunity will be based at the client site facility on a full time basis in Irvine, Scotland to ensure delivery while working as part of an integrated project team.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating all phases of EPC projects, with direct involvement in technical delivery, scheduling, and contractor management.


What you will need

• HNC/HND in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation engineering
  
  
• Experience delivering multi-discipline EPC projects in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated setting
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of project controls and scheduling (Primavera P6 preferred)
  
  
• Familiarity with managing external suppliers, contractors, and site-based activities
  
  
• Comfortable representing project teams in client-facing settings

What’s in it for you

• Position with a stable workload and structured project pipeline
  
  
• Hourly rate in line with required experience
  
  
• Work closely with experienced professionals in a technical, delivery-focused team
  
  
• Involvement in all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning
  
  
• Clear reporting structure and defined responsibilities within a well-established process
  
  

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