Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer (Piping)

Location: Ayrshire

Company: Laker Vent Engineering Ltd

Reports To: Site Manager

Contract: 6 month - PAYE or Ltd Co

About Us:

Laker Vent Engineering is a leading mechanical contractor operating within the engineering construction industry. We specialise in the installation of highly regulated process piping systems, delivering high-quality solutions for blue chip clients across the Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Petrochemical sectors.

Overview

The Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all piping-related work packages on the project, ensuring that engineering, installation, quality and safety requirements are carried out in accordance with project specifications, schedule and company standards. The role acts as the link between engineering, construction, planning, procurement and subcontractors to ensure coordinated and efficient execution of the piping scope.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering

• Review piping drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, datasheets, specifications and method statements.
• Provide technical support and clarification to site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure materials, equipment and fabrication comply with project design requirements and applicable standards.
• Coordinate and resolve technical queries (RFI/TQ) with design engineers and client representatives.

Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with Planning Engineer to ensure plan is being followed out on site
• Work closely with internal and client teams to ensure work areas are ready in accordance with plan
• Identify Temporary Works requirements for work areas for access (scaffolding)
• Support development of workface planning and construction sequencing.
• Monitor progress of piping installation works and identify issues early.
• Work wither Planning Engineer and carry out look aheads / readiness reviews for upcoming areas of work.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely delivery of piping materials and spools.
• Work closely with Mechanical Supervisors, Welders, Pipefitters, Platers and QA/QC teams to maintain productivity.

Quality & Compliance

• Participate in inspections, walkdowns, sign-offs and system handover documentation.

Commercial

• Work closely with Project Director and Commercial Manager to identify risks, raise EWN's, identify opportunities for CE's.
• Work with Planning Engineer and Commercial Manager to identify delays so that a time and cost impact can be identified.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as the interface between engineering, site execution teams and the client.
• Attend coordination meetings and contribute to upcoming work planning.
• Report progress, risks and constraints to the Project Director in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (desirable)
• Experience in piping or mechanical engineering on construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of piping systems and isometric interpretation
• Familiarity with standards such as ASME, EN, PED, BS, ISO or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing work packages.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective communication across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Practical and solution-focused problem-solving approach.
• Able to translate engineering documentation into site execution.
• Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

PAYE rates

• Basic: £27.73/hr
• OT1: £38.82/hr
• OT2: £49.91/hr
• IBA Payment - £2.37/hour
• Travel & Accommodation – As per NAECI

Overtime

• Monday to Thursday- OT1 after 8 hrs
• Friday OT1 after 6 hrs
• Sat- OT1 first 4 hrs, OT2 all other hours (generally 4)
• Sun- All hours OT2

Working Hours

Average 108+ hours over 11 day period. Overtime available.

• Week 1: Mon–Thurs: 11 hrs | Fri–Sun: 8.5 hrs
• Week 2: Mon–Thurs: 11 hrs | Fri–Sun: Off

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays (pro-rata)
• Access to the Health Assured employee assistance programme
• Full ECIA welfare benefits package

**Recruitment Agencies - Please note: we're not engaging with external agencies for this role**

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person