Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants to recruit a Project Engineer for their Girvan site.
The Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative and safety-driven environment.
If you're a Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role
Reporting to the Project Implementation Leader you will:
Work with Operations during project scoping to ensure accurate design information aligned to budget and programme.
Support tendering and supplier selection.
Manage procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials.
Plan and maintain project programmes using Microsoft Project (or similar) to deliver against time, cost and quality targets.
Track costs, forecasts, variations and change control, highlighting any risks or commercial issues.
Keep site records up to date, including diaries, progress updates and programme records for claims and delays.
Coordinate suppliers and contractors to ensure resources are in place when needed.
Maintain risk registers and support KPI tracking and supply chain performance improvements.
Work with Compliance and SHEQ teams to implement project Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety plans.
Support project handover including commissioning, O&M manuals, as-built records and final close-out.
Support continuous improvement across multiple sites.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline (essential).
Project management qualification (APM or equivalent) desirable.
Strong understanding of engineering project delivery within industrial or energy environments.
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:
Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and risk management.
Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
Flexible to travel frequently across project sites in Scotland (and wider UK as required).
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Pension scheme.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Life assurance and healthcare.
Other benefits to be discussed.
Career development opportunities within a growing engineering business.
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