Project Engineering Consultant

Title: 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.