Project Engineer M/F/D

Seqens SAS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals producer in Middlesbrough is seeking a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will support plant modifications, implement improvement actions, and ensure safety compliance. A degree in Engineering and piping design experience are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work within an innovative group focused on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical).
• Preferably with piping design experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, and monitor all assigned projects.
• Implement improvement actions and support projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Piping design experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

Engineering design software

Project management software

CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD)

Job description

The Project Engineer supports the delivery of plant modifications to optimise plant operations, resolve plant problems and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products.

This role is to prepare, schedule, co-ordinate and monitor all assigned projects to assist the Engineering team implement projects which maximise value to the business in a safe environmentally friendly manner.

• Implement all assigned main objectives for project activities
• Implement improvement actions, support projects and other activities focused on enhancing plant performance
• Implement changes, utilising best practice, new equipment and technology. Identify and provide appropriate design tools
• Perform calculations and analysis to ensure the piping system meets performance requirements and safety standards
• Choosing appropriate materials and components for the piping system, considering factors like cost, durability and compatibility.
• Collaborating with other engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure the piping system is integrated effectively with other project aspects.
• Ensure that process safety guidelines are followed
• Recommend and implement any changes in the plant as required to improve performance or cost efficiency. Propose and specify investments and expenses, as needed to successfully operate the sites
• Prepare, schedule, co-ordinate and monitor all assigned projects and communicate during scheduled interactions with clients to interpret requirements and needs
• Identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during the design and construction phases
• Communicate with the project manager and other members of the team to provide any necessary assistance or technical support
• Ensure the project site is compliant with the Company’s rules and regulations. Monitor the safety standards and ensure the work environment is safe for the team
• Assist in the training of Plant Managers, Operators and associated technical personnel on new equipment
• Participate and support hazard studies for capital projects and for periodic plant reviews
• Support plant shutdowns and turnarounds. Lead punch-listing before plant start-up

Required skills :

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical)
• Preferably with piping design experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey technical content and adapt style to suit target audience
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and be able to prioritise work with effective problem solving and practical outlook
• Ability to handle multiple work projects running concurrently as the business need arises
• Proficiency in relevant software, such as engineering design software and project management software, including familiarity with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD)

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough

General information

Company / Establishment

A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities
Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants

What makes the difference?
- We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all

- Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained ‘maintaining excellence' rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff

Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence?
The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area. Since then, the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today, Seqens employs nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers, we support over 1,500 customers worldwide

Reference

2025-1583

Reference

2025-1583

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