Senior Project Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of projects, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams, as well as external suppliers, contractors, and clients. The aim is to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and in line with agreed specifications.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a solid understanding of the specific requirements for system design and project delivery within regulated environments, particularly in sectors such as Defence and/or Civil Nuclear.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of relevant design, drawing, and quality standards.

• Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Participate in design reviews and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs).

• Produce Equipment Procurement Specifications for the Procurement Team.

• Write system operating procedures.

• Assist with compiling Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

• Review client-issued documentation and support the Project Manager in ensuring critical information is captured and implemented. This includes ensuring delivered equipment meets validation requirements and specifications.

• Assist in ensuring equipment compliance with the Machinery Directive and other relevant standards, including completing Risk Assessments.

• Assist in specifying components and equipment for integration into system designs, and support the creation of purchase requisitions and Bill of Materials (BOMs).

• Coordinate and support the Manufacturing/Assembly Teams to ensure efficient assembly and that required information is provided.

• Support the Project Manager to ensure Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site activities align with the schedule, including producing FAT/SAT documentation and Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS).

• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project expenditure and scheduling.

• Communicate any scope or cost changes to the Project Manager.

• Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management System (QMS) processes.

Additionally, liaise with customers on design aspects of active contracts, provide technical guidance, and support the Design Engineering team in developing suitable equipment and system designs.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Degree or recognised technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, or process engineering. If no formal qualification is held, significant experience in similar projects may be considered.

• Experience working to schedules, cost control, and in multidisciplinary teams.

• Previous experience in delivering projects to the nuclear industry is advantageous.

• Understanding of equipment design for hazardous areas (e.g., ATEX) and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including the Machinery Directive, CE, and UKCA certification would be beneficial.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD.

Pay & Working Pattern:

• Competitive salary with recent enhancements.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years.

Health, Wellbeing & Protection:

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions.

• Optional private medical insurance.

• Life assurance.

• Income protection.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).