Project Engineering Consultant - Chemicals

Project Engineering Consultant - Chemicals

Position: Type Contract

Location: North West

Categories: Engineering, Project Management

PM Group requires project engineering support on a chemicals site in North West England.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the project management team.


• Developing scopes of works and engineering solutions based on client requirements.


• Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings.


• Managing and leading members of the client engineering team.


• Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors.


• Managing the procurement of new equipment. Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns.


• Managing mechanical and EC&I activities on site.


• Updating and informing stakeholders on project progress and schedule.


• Leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover.


• Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors.


• Presenting business cases, seeking board approval, securing funding.


• Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site.


• Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required.


• Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and within budget.


• Managing change and securing additional budget as required.


• Managing third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation.


• Developing equipment services design and installation scopes of work.


• Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required.


• Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols.


• Participating HAZOPS and other process safety reviews/events.


• General process improvement, quality design, and risk management.


• Developing engineering standards that support project delivery.


• Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer on multiple projects in the chemicals or other relevant industry.


• Candidates must have a background in mechanical engineering.


• Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential.


• Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team.


• The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders.