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