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