Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer (Contract)
Location: Easington, E. Yorkshire | On-site (COMAH Site)
Contract: Initial 6 Months | Inside IR35
Hours: 37.5 per week, early finish on a Friday.

A respected independent operator within the UK’s energy infrastructure sector is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Project Engineer to help deliver its 2025 asset improvement programme. This is a hands on contract role at a critical operational facility, ideal for someone experienced in brownfield projects and technical upgrades within a COMAH-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and support the delivery of small to medium scale brownfield projects through front end development, execution, and close-out.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and contractor teams to implement upgrades to mechanical systems, access infrastructure, and safety equipment.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation including Statements of Requirements, Scopes of Work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Provide engineering input into the planning and coordination of site activities, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards.
• Support site maintenance teams in the execution of technically complex upgrades.
• Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation planning and safety assurance.
• Actively participate in review meetings and short-term planning sessions.
• Promote and support innovation and continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery processes.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a high-hazard (COMAH) environment.
• Proven track record in engineering support or delivery of brownfield projects.
• Knowledge of process plant operations, engineering compliance, and project costing.
• Strong communication and planning skills able to work cross functionally with technical teams.
• Comfortable using MS Office tools and engineering documentation systems.

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications (NEBOSH, PMI, API) or professional memberships.
• Experience in energy, petrochemical, or industrial utilities environments.
• Familiarity with utility system upgrades such as pumps, valves, and access systems.
• Exposure to lean project delivery and risk management frameworks.

This is a valuable opportunity to join a highly competent and close knit project team delivering essential infrastructure improvements at a key operational site. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where safety, compliance, and technical integrity are central.

Apply today for a confidential conversation - interviews will be arranged promptly for qualified applicants. The ideal start date for this role will be June.