Refinery Turnaround Mechanical Project Engineer (2-Year)

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year contract

Outside IR35

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a two-year turnaround project at a major UK refinery in Ellesmere Port. You will own mechanical scopes from definition through TA execution with delivery-focused responsibility.

The role covers CCU, CO Boiler and related units, pressure vessel refurbishment and heavy-lift planning, interfacing with TA, inspection and operations teams on a live COMAH site. This contract offers a fantastic rate outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years in mechanical engineering within refining, petrochemical, power or high-hazard environments.
• Experience delivering mechanical input to turnarounds, shutdowns or major maintenance events.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, piping, valves and fixed equipment internals.
• Experience with large equipment removals, heavy lifts and flange management.
• Awareness of ASME, API, EN/BS standards, PSSR and welding/NDT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to the 2028 Turnaround portfolio (CCU, CO Boiler and related units).
• Mature scopes including stripper re-life, third stage separator works, CO Boiler renewal and regenerator internals.
• Develop and review scopes of work, specifications, datasheets, repair methodologies and construction workpacks.
• Review contractor drawings, calculations, method statements, lift studies and welding/NDT requirements.
• Support heavy lift planning, equipment removal/reinstatement, flange management and temporary supports.
• Feed into cost estimates, schedules, long-lead procurement and project risk registers.
• Support MOC, ORA, HAZOP and design review processes.
• Provide field engineering support during pre-TA works and the 2028 TA execution window.

Skills

Pressure vessels

Turnarounds

Heavy lifting

ASME/API

Welding/NDT

Site coordination

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a two-year turnaround project at a major UK refinery in Ellesmere Port. You will own mechanical scopes from definition through TA execution with delivery-focused responsibility.

The role covers CCU, CO Boiler and related units, pressure vessel refurbishment and heavy-lift planning, interfacing with TA, inspection and operations teams on a live COMAH site. This contract offers a fantastic rate outside IR35.