All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Location: Kent (Full-Time On-Site, 4-Day Working Week) Contract Length: 18 Months Security Clearance: BPSS Required Rate: Up to £38/hour PAYE or £51.89/hour Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a major engineering and infrastructure programme supporting critical industrial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex projects within a highly regulated environment, overseeing engineering solutions from concept through to commissioning and handover. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compliant engineering projects while ensuring stakeholder requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities - Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs. - Support the development of Project Execution Plans, including design, safety, and commissioning strategies. - Contribute to project optioneering and engineering decision-making. - Develop concept designs and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. - Produce and review technical specifications and engineering documentation. - Manage detailed design activities in line with engineering governance requirements. - Prepare engineering modifications and technical proposals. - Review and approve contractor documentation, including method statements and risk assessments. - Provide technical oversight of construction and installation activities. - Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design intent and quality requirements. - Approve as-built documentation and maintain configuration control. - Support commissioning, decommissioning, and operational handover activities. - Collaborate with engineers, operators, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. - Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. - Participate in event investigations and root cause analysis activities.
Essential Requirements - HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5/6 in an Engineering discipline. - Experience in a practising engineering role within an industrial environment. - Mechanical or Electrical engineering background. - Proven project engineering experience within regulated or complex engineering environments. - Strong understanding of relevant engineering standards and best practices. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable Experience - Knowledge of safety rules and risk assessment methodologies. - Understanding of quality management systems and compliance frameworks. - Experience working under CDM regulations. - Contract management experience. - Previous project delivery experience from concept through to handover.
Whats on Offer - Long-term contract opportunity. - Attractive hourly rates. - Four-day working week. - Opportunity to work on high-profile engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. - Collaborative and technically challenging role with strong career development potential.
Interested? xrexnqw Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence and find out more about the role and project environment.
