Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Edinburgh

£75,000 - £80,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Private Healthcare + 33 Days Holiday (inc. BH) + EV Salary Sacrifice

Are you a Senior Project Engineer with a strong mechanical background, looking to advance your career and play an integral role in the development of state-of-the-art facilities to accelerate the drive to a cleaner future?

Do you want to join an innovative organisation and a team of industry experts pioneering the development of sustainable chemicals to be deployed across the globe?

This award-winning business is passionate about the drive to Net Zero and has created cutting-edge technology to transform waste into biochemicals used in common, everyday products. They have thrived in recent years and have exciting plans to launch their technology across the UK and worldwide.

This varied role blends project leadership with hands-on operational and safety responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage new project development, support plant optimization, ensure safety compliance, conduct technical studies, and handle stakeholder management and procurement.

The ideal candidate will be a HSE professional with a background working in chemical plant environments. Other hazardous environments will be considered, such as distillery and water treatment. Candidates must hold NEBOSH or equivalent.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business at the forefront of technology, where you can stamp your mark and play a pivotal role in the company's expansion and success.

The Role:

• Lead development programs for new projects, ensuring timely and quality outputs, and managing project documentation and delivery plans
• Assist the operations team with plant performance, optimisation, and conducting feedstock/project trials
• Produce documentation for H&S compliance, developing information packs for training, and ensuring adherence to company policies and standards
• Perform technical studies, reporting findings, and participating in HAZOP studies to ensure safe and optimal operating conditions
• Manage external contractors and stakeholders, and support project procurement activities, including tender processes and contract negotiations

The Person:

• Time-served project engineer with a strong mechanical bias
• Experience working in similar plant environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Full UK Driving License and willing to travel