Senior Project Engineer (Process Engineering)

Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 per year

Project Engineer – Process Project Engineer – Chemical – Renewables – Bioenergy – Cheshire – £50,000 – £75,000

Your new company
Our client is a global leading in the manufacture of speciality chemical and products used within the renewable energy and bioenergy sector.

Your new role
An experienced, enthusiastic and independent process engineer who will develop and implement multi-disciplinary projects. Part of a site team that is highly production focused, while improving the site’s safety and environmental performance, supporting projects across the production site. Work as part of the site team, using process engineering and production plant experience to help solve operational issues and optimize production. Where there are bottlenecks, develop solutions and implement projects. Projects are principally driven by growth and SHE compliance. They will range in size from small plant modifications to £mln+.

• Manage a portfolio of projects focused on environmental, safety and production improvements. Projects could range from £2mln plant extensions to minor pipework mods for environmental or production improvements.
• Balance the priorities of the project portfolio by working closely with the site management team and communicating clearly.
• Deliver projects by developing small teams working closely with The Client, EPCm contractors and our technology licensors.
• Use the site’s management of change process to ensure that all changes are safe, compliant and reliable. Process engineering signatory for the management of change process.
• Support the site team in trouble-shooting operational issues and optimising plant performance.
• Work closely with the procurement team to develop and implement contracting strategies – get The Client the best possible value for money.
• Use project controls to track and manage schedules, costs and risks. Report these clearly to both The Cliient and external stakeholders, such as the EA and HSE.
• For the programmes and projects you lead, measure and report the site’s progress and success.
• Work closely with The Client’s other sites to improve processes, share knowledge and provide process engineering support where necessary. This will require occasional site visits in the UK and Europe
• Lead projects for other The Client sites when they have high levels of investment.

What you’ll need to succeed
Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree, or equivalent, with chartership preferred.
• Project Management Qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Continuous Improvement training useful.

Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Experience working in a process plant is essential, with Manufacturing, Process or Chemical background
• Experience of change management within a challenging environment
• Proven track record of taking projects from inception to completion on time and within budget
• Good knowledge of management of change process
• Excellent facilitation skills to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire actions
• Commercial acumen with strong business analytical skills

What you’ll get in return
Excellent basic salary £60,000 – £90,000depending on experience
Great career progression and personal development

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