Refinery Mechanical Project Engineer - Turnaround Specialist

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

2-year contract

Turnaround project

Brownfield work

Early engineering involvement

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group invites applications for a Mechanical Project Engineer to support a major UK refinery turnaround. You will develop mechanical scopes, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and oversee brownfield and replacement works from early scope development through execution.

The role focuses on delivering robust mechanical solutions for vessels, boilers and piping during the 2028 turnaround.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical, process plant or heavy industry.
• Experience with fixed/pressure equipment, boilers, vessels, piping or similar.
• Exposure to brownfield projects, shutdowns or turnarounds is beneficial.
• Ability to review technical documentation and work with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of relevant mechanical engineering codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Delivery-focused approach with strong technical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical scopes for major turnaround projects.
• Support re-life, repair and replacement projects across vessels, boilers, exchangers, piping, valves and equipment internals.
• Review contractor designs, specifications, calculations, repair methodologies and workpacks.
• Support constructability, access, lifting, isolation and execution planning.
• Provide mechanical input into estimates, procurement, schedules and turnaround readiness.
• Identify and manage mechanical risks throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical and field engineering support during the turnaround.
• Ensure work complies with relevant engineering standards, legislation and site requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Refining experience

Turnaround experience

Contractor coordination

Field engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Russell Taylor Group invites applications for a Mechanical Project Engineer to support a major UK refinery turnaround. You will develop mechanical scopes, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and oversee brownfield and replacement works from early scope development through execution.

The role focuses on delivering robust mechanical solutions for vessels, boilers and piping during the 2028 turnaround.