Project Engineer

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The successful candidate will have previous, hands on experience with steam raising plant (Boilers, steam turbines, pressure piping etc).

As a Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in overseeing and managing engineering projects from start to finish. If you are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for engineering and project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Role will be client facing throughout the project.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team, evaluating project requirements and design specifications.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and professionals involved in the project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Responsible for the specification and procurement of various equipment packages and their successful integration into a full steam cycle power generation plant.
• Working with process engineers to develop equipment datasheets for procurement purposes
• Attendance and participation in HAZID and HAZOP meetings
• Estimate project costs, prepare budgets, and monitor expenses to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Making preparations for Contractors attending site, i.e. reviewing RAMS, organising inductions, organising any plant, access equipment or permits which may be required in order for the Contractor to carry out their work safely and efficiently.
• Manage sub contract specialist engineering such as Structural calcs, noise studies, flow modelling
• Identify potential risks and challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary equipment, materials, and services.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including technical reports, project updates, and change orders in line with client and in house procedures.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders through progress reports and meetings.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Fundamental understanding and practical experience working with steam raising and/or process plant
• The ability to read and understand Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• The ability to read and understand Heat and Mass Balances
• The ability to prepare equipment datasheets and undertake procurement activities for balance of plant equipment including pumps, valves, pressure vessels.
• Practical experience project managing the installation of process plant such as boilers, steam turbines, process piping, water treatment and heat exchangers
• Practical experience of managing 3rd party contractors on a construction site
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles.
• Basic understanding of plant Electrical and Instrumentation systems/equipment.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills both internally and client facing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Waste to Energy Plant or Offshore Oil and Gas an advantage but not mandatory.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Or
• HNC/ONC or similar and multiple years’ experience in similar role

Who we are

• First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.
• As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

“We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

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