Project Engineer - chemical

PROJECT ENGINEER - JOB DESCRIPTION A project engineer's job profile is to plan and implement mechanical projects at 2 chemical manufacturing sites. They generate proposals and establish project goals in collaboration with the organisation's management. In addition to carrying out the work within the budget, they are also responsible for suggesting changes if they believe they need to be made and keeping stakeholders up to date with progress. You will ideally have experience in mechanical design of pipework, agitators and vessels (storage tanks and process vessels). DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT ENGINEER Manage all phases of projects, including engineering design, procurement, planning, installation, evaluation. Create designs to solve specific issues, including creating equipment specifications. Develop a plan for each project that includes its requirements, cost and timings. Identify, plan and manage required resources, which may include external contractors. Identify and manage potential risks in the project. Deliver projects on time, in budget and to the required quality. Change requests must be explained in an understandable, clear, and focused manner. Identify risk assessment requirements and participate in these as needed. Analyse tasks concerning the project schedule. Contribute to the verification and signing off of designs. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Participate in a variety of meetings and follow up/communicate instructions. Create and/or update engineering drawings as required, such as isometrics. Ensure compliance with codes, policies, practices, specifications, performance standards and other aspects of the project. Any duties as specified by a Senior Manager. What you\'ll need to succeed - mechanical project engineering experience - Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators, reactors and pumps - Good working knowledge of the chemical industry, including agitated semi batch reactors - Management systems such as permit to work, management of change and lockout - tagout What you\'ll get in return Salary in the region of £50000 plus BUPA, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 8am - 4pm hours. The client will also consider contractor candidates on an hourly rate. What you need to do now If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)