Mechanical Projects Engineer (process plant)

Do you want to own your projects from first sketch to final handover? This is a chance to do that on a major manufacturing site in Newport.

You will join a projects team of 14 engineers across, electrical, instrumentation, control systems and mechanical disciplines. You will be the mechanical lead on your own projects, ranging from £10,000 to £5 million.
 

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings and design packages so piping and equipment can be fabricated and installed.
• Lead the mechanical design on capital projects from concept through approval, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Write equipment specifications and tender documents.
• Build cost estimates and provide spend forecasts for your projects.
• Coordinate contractors on site so work is safe, accurate and efficient.
• Write and review risk assessments, method statements and job safety analyses.
• Raise modifications and manage change for the work you deliver.
• Support the site with excavation permits.
• Act as a Site Responsible Person and induct the contractors you supervise.
• Make sure your projects meet all internal and external standards.
• Around 80% of the role is design and construction. The rest is project management.

What you will bring

• A degree in mechanical engineering.
• Several years on a process or manufacturing site.
• Hands-on design of piping systems and specification of equipment.
• Sound knowledge of process and site safety.
• Experience supervising construction work and contractors.
• Confidence producing your own CAD drawings
• Experience managing your own project budgets and schedules.

It would help if you have

• Industry experience in the; water, pharma, FMCG, chemical, steel and/or energy industries   
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IEng or CEng with IMechE, or progress towards it.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project.

If this sounds like an ideal opporttunity, please apply for immediate consideration.