Project Engineering Consultant - Chemicals

Project Engineering Consultant - Chemicals Position: Type Contract Location: North West Categories: Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires project engineering support on a chemicals site in North West England. Responsibilities * Working as part of the project management team. * Developing scopes of works and engineering solutions based on client requirements. * Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. * Managing and leading members of the client engineering team. * Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. * Managing the procurement of new equipment. Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns. * Managing mechanical and EC&I activities on site. * Updating and informing stakeholders on project progress and schedule. * Leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover. * Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors. * Presenting business cases, seeking board approval, securing funding. * Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site. * Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required. * Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and within budget. * Managing change and securing additional budget as required. * Managing third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation. * Developing equipment services design and installation scopes of work. * Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. * Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols. * Participating HAZOPS and other process safety reviews/events. * General process improvement, quality design, and risk management. * Developing engineering standards that support project delivery. * Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role. Qualifications * Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer on multiple projects in the chemicals or other relevant industry. * Candidates must have a background in mechanical engineering. * Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential. * Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team. * The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders