Project Engineer

Our client based in Jarrow  is looking for a Project Engineer to join them on a temporary/contract basis, initially for circa 3 months.

Job Role

• As a project engineer you will be a part of the Engineering team and will take particular responsibility for assigned project engineering works 
  

• Your primary role will be the delivery of assigned works within defined parameters for safety, specification, cost and time-scale, with the provision of technical support

• Assist the Engineering Manager in the design, engineering, procurement, supervision and administration of the capital expenditure programmes

• Develop work scope, preliminary design and budget cost estimates from client enquiries in conjunction with engineering, commercial and operations personnel

• Responsible for procurement of materials, equipment and services up to set budget values

• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with project definition

Skills/Experience

• General engineering experience ideally gained in a chemicals, oil or gas processing environment

• Pressure systems safety regulations, LOLER, PUWER, electricity at work and ATEX directive - statutory requirements

• Project management of high value capital projects

• Planning and implementation of asset maintenance outages

• Engineering costs estimating, budget setting and costs control

• Self-motivated with management capability, proficient in team working and with excellent verbal/written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise the varied demands placed on them