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Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

  • Role type : Permanent
  • Location : Maidstone
  • Salary : Salary on application
  • Sector : Power
  • Ref : 25309
  • Salary: Salary on application
Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England.

The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area.

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

 
                    
Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, typical duties will include:

  • Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
  • Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
  • Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
  • Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
  • Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
  • Provide technical support on plant issues.
 
 
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
  • IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar
 
 
Personal skills
The Project Engineer would suit someone who has:

  • Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
  • Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
  • Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
  • Budgetary experience
 
 
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

  • Competitive salary up to £57,000
  • Car / Car Allowance at £6,900 per year
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Full benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on large Energy from Waste power station
INDPOW

To apply for this Mechanical Project Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to dgrosvenor@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02392288286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. You can also connect with Dan on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.

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