Mechanical Project Engineer

One of RHL's long established Oil & Gas sector clients is now actively seeking applications for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer on a PAYE contract basis or fixed term direct hire.

This role will involve planning and managing a programme of works relating to fuel storage operations on a fuels site in Plymouth.

Home based + travel

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute the programme of works for mechanical engineering tasks associated with Major Projects delivery in line with company standards and relevant UK / European legislation.
• Develop mechanical scopes of work relevant to all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Complete activities required on specified Major Projects ensuring they are fully compliant with company policies, procedures and legal requirements, particularly safety and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Liaise with members of the company Technical Authority Team and Asset Integrity Team, within the Engineering Division, on engineering/safety standards & codes, documentation and asset integrity.
• Produce detailed programme of works/Gantt charts etc.
• Contribute to budgets and forecasts for work.

Experience/Qualifications

As a minimum the individual needs to have the following:

Education & Experience

• Must hold a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree and significant project management experience, preferably within a COMAH regulated industry/operation, Chartered or working towards chartership with relevant Institution.
• Knowledge/Skills:
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a disciplined Mechanical Engineer, working with onsite Engineering Projects Teams and contractors, to ensure modifications to equipment or the construction of new assets within an industrial environment are fully executed safely and to the required standards.
• Solid understanding of good project management principles.
• Has experience around coordination and delivery of multiple Mechanical Engineering Projects monitoring progress against time and budget.
• Mechanical Engineering design and installation in a hazardous area process plant environment.
• Ability to develop new ideas and solutions and have an awareness of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation around Mechanical Engineering, in particular, process piping and bulk storage tanks (API, ASME, ISO, EEMUA etc).
• Experience of MOC (Management of Change).
• Experience with COMAH facilities and CDM construction projects.
• Provide planning budget forecasts for Mechanical Engineering Projects ready for submission to the leadership Team for approval.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with mechanical engineering design.
• Able to demonstrate management/people relationship skills, in particular team and contractor management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Design ability and Microsoft Office.
• Either IOSH Managing or NEBOSH qualified.
• NEC Contractor Awareness (Preferable NEC 3).
• Basic awareness of BREAM and BIM.
• Able to demonstrate management/people relationship skills, in particular team and contractor management.