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Astute's Power Team are working with a large Biomass facility located in Northumberland and are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join their Maintenance Department.
In this new position, as Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the planning and delivery of multi-discipline projects from implementation through to completion. This would include supporting with the annual outages, plant upgrades, improvements and efficiency changes on site.
If you have experience in a similar position and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role:
As Project Engineer, reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Manage multi-disciplinary projects from implementation through to successful completion.
- Develop, plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all phases of project activity.
- Coordinate project tasks while assessing risks to plant operations and advising the site management team of any potential impacts.
- Support the design phase by identifying, highlighting, and escalating operational concerns related to proposed designs.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery, producing accurate weekly and monthly project status reports.
- Maintain quality control across all aspects of the project, including planning, scheduling, budget management, team performance, and execution.
- Review engineering tasks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure full compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, including (but not limited to) those outlined in the Employment Handbook, Health & Safety Policy, EMS, IMS, Management Guide, and financial/accounting systems.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Apprenticeship trained
- A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
- Prince 2 or APMP or similar Project Management qualification would be advantageous
- Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:
- At least 5 years' experience in a similar position on a power station or similar plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear. Similar Heavy Process Industries will be considered (Papermill, Refinery, Petrochemical etc)
- Budget management and project management experience
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with working on steam systems (PSSR) and relevant legislation such as LOLER & PUWER
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Training & professional development
- Opportunity to join a modern Power Station
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
