Senior Project Engineer – Chemical Capital Projects Lead

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Training programs

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead capital projects for a chemical plant in Randburg. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will develop scopes and execution plans, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and regulators, review designs, and monitor progress to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management within the chemical or process industry.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, including P&ID development, equipment specification, and procurement.
• Strong understanding of chemical plant operations, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple chemical plant projects simultaneously, overseeing all phases from initiation to closure.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and detailed execution plans.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with all project specifications, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct technical reviews and inspections throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead capital projects for a chemical plant in Randburg. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will develop scopes and execution plans, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and regulators, review designs, and monitor progress to mitigate risks.