Project Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Help Deliver Critical Mechanical Engineering Improvements Within a Highly Regulated Environment.

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Our Client has a requirement for a Mechanical Project Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Aldermaston.
Role Purpose:
The Mechanical Project Engineer will support the safe and compliant delivery of engineering activities across a regulated facility environment. The role focuses on maintaining critical mechanical assets, delivering improvement projects, and supporting decommissioning activities through practical engineering solutions.
Support facility engineering and asset improvement activities
Identify and assess critical mechanical assets required for ongoing operations
Deliver engineering solutions to resolve operational issues and improve asset reliability
Bridge the gap between facility operations and project delivery teams
Support safe and compliant decommissioning programmes
Job Role Responsibilities:
Identify and define critical mechanical assets and supporting systems required for operational and decommissioning activities
Develop asset baselines and system dependency information down to subsystem level
Review and enhance existing asset information to improve engineering understanding and asset management
Carry out asset condition assessments considering reliability, availability, obsolescence, maintainability and operational risk
Assign risk-based priorities and provide recommendations for asset improvements
Develop and implement improvement plans for critical assets
Produce engineering documentation, work packs and technical reports
Support maintenance, repair, refurbishment and replacement activities
Identify opportunities to simplify plant infrastructure and improve operational efficiency
Develop asset lifecycle and spare parts strategies for critical systems
Support the identification and isolation of redundant mechanical systems
Work closely with operations, maintenance and project teams to deliver engineering solutions
Support engineering delivery within live operational facilities
Assist with engineering governance, compliance and safety requirements
Support delivery of prioritised engineering tasks based on operational need and risk
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years' experience in facility engineering and/or project engineering roles
Proven experience working within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, process, energy, petrochemical or similar industries
Strong understanding of mechanical plant, equipment and infrastructure within operational facilities
Experience developing engineering work packs and technical documentation
Demonstrable experience delivering engineering solutions within live facilities
Ability to translate operational challenges into practical engineering improvements
Experience working across both operational and project delivery functions
Knowledge of asset management, maintenance strategies, reliability engineering and lifecycle planning
Experience supporting or undertaking Authorised Person, Area Control Manager (ACM) or similar responsibilities
Membership of a recognised engineering institution, or working towards professional registration
Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards accreditation would be advantageous
Strong understanding of engineering standards, governance and regulatory compliance requirements

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer looking for new employment. xwzovoh
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.