Project Engineer

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for Project Engineer, to be based at our Capenhurst site. Your role will be to ensure project requirements or aspects of project requirements are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standard, whilst building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Its remit stretches through supplier selection and evaluation, to direct delivery of engineering/design scope for selected projects.
The Project Engineer combines a solid generalist understanding of a wide range of engineering disciplines, enabling the role to deliver integrated design solutions and to oversee engineering at project level of low to moderate complexity.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do: (4-6 bullet pointed list of key responsibilities)

• The Project Engineer will manage all of the requirements and technical activities for a given project or project scope, aiming at assuring project accuracy, quality and cost control from conception to completion. The Project Engineer may be assigned to one project, or a number of packages of work that form part of a large project of strategic importance.
• Ensures design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications and legislation
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
• Prepare basis of estimates for changes and work as part of the project team to ensure that these are coordinated and delivered on time
• Ensures co-ordination between all aspects of engineering, design work construction and manufacturing for delivery on site
• Ensures that design and construction reviews, are carried out in accordance with Urenco and customer procedures
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure adequate resources, in terms of quality and quantity are available to ensure efficient and timely execution of construction activities in line with the schedule
• Ensure that the technical team and any 3rd party technical contractors adhere to the overall project quality plan provided by the project manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work in conjunction with the project team to ensure that engineering activities are prepared in advance to meet the plan and budget requirements, managing interfaces with external stakeholders.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• A suitable academic engineering qualification
• A project management qualification such as API/PMI desirable, but not essential, but should have knowledge of effective project management techniques.
• Several years’ experience working across varied projects and being involved in full project lifecycles
• Project engineering experience in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Experience of managing contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims
• Setting standards for documentation management, knowledge management and administration which ensures suppliers meet their contractual obligations, and Urenco interests are fully protected throughout the contract lifecycle
• Experience gained from highly regulated sector


What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.


Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.