Junior Project Engineer - Biogas

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a growing business who develop and operate a portfolio of biogas plants with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Junior Project Engineer for its Girvan, South Ayrshire site. The strategically important Junior Project Engineer role comes with a competitive starting salary, pension, 25 days plus bank holidays, private healthcare and life assurance. If you're a Junior Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. **There are currently no sponsorship options available at this time, so please only apply if you have the full right to work in the UK** Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead Implementation Engineer, you will: Collaborate with the Operations team during project scoping to ensure all design information aligns with project budgets and timelines, fostering innovation and compliance. Develop and execute effective tender strategies when selecting external suppliers and contractors. Support with tender submissions for subcontractors, suppliers, and plant/materials purchases, ensuring procurement targets are met for the project.. Help to incorporate up-to-date cost forecasts, advising on any potential cost fluctuations, and manage the change order and variation process. Support with Implementing and overseeing the commercial strategy for the project. Ensure contract compliance by maintaining thorough records, paperwork, and site diaries, and document any delays or disruptions to substantiate claims. Ensure the supplier base has the necessary skills to deliver the project effectively, while managing and motivating the site team. Support with reviewing project progress from start to handover to the Operations Team. Maintain a project-specific risk register to provide early warnings, highlight risks, and implement corrective actions for mitigation. Work with the HSE team to develop and enforce the project-specific Quality Plan, ensuring compliance. Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring the project adheres to all relevant Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements, and fulfil individual responsibilities. Collaborate with the Safety Leader and Health & Safety Coach/Advisor to prepare and enforce the project's Environmental, Health & Safety Plan. Oversee the project handover process, ensuring commissioning progress is verified, necessary tests are witnessed, and draft O&M manuals and final drawings are issued. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operational sites. Other duties as require Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Degree qualified in a Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering field of study. Proficient in the use of MS Office programs. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the remote location of the plant (s). Personal skills The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has: Practical experience through either an industrial placement during degree or post graduation Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to build relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and stakeholders. Confidently able to initiate projects and produce solutions to process engineering problems. Able to work independently and as part of a group. Willing to travel to different sites across Scotland Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role Competitive starting salary - dependent on experience Pension 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday Life assurance and healthcare INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful