Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer in Grangemouth. Our client are a specialist in the production of chemicals. They lead the market in a range of businesses including plastic and rubbers alongside a fast-growing bio-based business. As the right candidate for the role of Project Engineer you will:


- Interpreting Job card requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems (HAZOP) and ensure solutions can be implemented accurately and within budget.
- Overseeing the provision of Services, including the preparation/checking of Plant Engineering Procedures (PEP’s), Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and all relevant Permits.
- Overseeing, internal and external resources, the design and realisation of investments
- Providing support to the Process Engineering department for economical/technical feasibility analysis
- Ensuring the management of technical documentation (hard copy and electronic)
- Give support to QHSE department for projects correlated to QHSE topics, compliance with the procedure
- Supervising the development of mechanical, civil and structural design solutions based on engineering principles, Company Standards, National Standards and good engineering practice.
- Preparing the Project cost estimate and plan that are to be submitted for approval.
- Reviewing supplier documentation and comment as required. Ensuring compliance with project requirements and hazardous area classifications.
- Advising on the presentation of modifications to Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Creating new Functional Locations and Equipment Numbers within SAP, as required.
- Identifying long lead items and shutdown activities; integrate activities into the overall Project Department Planing and Shutdown Plans, as required.
- Preparing technical specifications for equipment, incorporating user and technical requirements.
- Providing technical requirements to datasheets for mechanical equipment.
- Supervising designers/draughtsmen in the preparation of design drawings and the generation of material take-offs

This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements:

- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- At least 3 years’ experience within a top tier COMAH site, with experience on project management and project engineer
- Proven working experience as a project engineer, within the Oil and gas industry or petrochemical industry;
- Good working knowledge of planning software (Microsoft Project or Primavera)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (fabrication isometrics, general arrangement drawings etc.)
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards (i.e. ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, PD5500, British Standards etc.)
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
- Project management and supervision skills
- Decision making ability
- Time management and organisational skills
- Cost control management: control the project costs and resources
- Preparation of the scope of the project and the cost estimates



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