Project Engineer - Biogas

Posted 22 April 2024
Salary Competitive
LocationScotland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceLPProjectEnAD
Contact NameLuke Plant

Job description

We are excited to be working with a leading Anaerobic Digestion business based in Scotland. Using the waste product from alcohol production they are generating clean gas to be exported directly to the grid. With new facilities coming online, they are looking to add to the engineering funtion with a Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical, Design or Chemical Engineering background.

  • Liaise with the Operations team when scoping new projects to ensure that all design information is provided in line with project budgets/timescales, promoting innovation & compliance.

  • Ensure implementation of sound tender strategies when appointing external suppliers/contractors

  • Manage tender submissions for all subcontract/ supplier & plant and materials purchase aspects of a project & in ensure procurement targets for the project are achieved.

  • Implement & achieve all project targets for which you are responsible by utilising operational & support resources at the appropriate time.

  • Incorporate the most up-to-date cost forecast & advise of any potential movement in anticipated costs.Monitor the change order & variation process. Implement the commercial strategy for the project. Monitor compliance with the contract conditions, maintain all necessary records, paperwork & site diaries, mark up programme on site to ensure that all delays, disruption, etc. can be properly substantiated

  • Ensure an appropriate skill base exists from supplier base to deliver the project effectively & manage and motivate the site team.

  • Develop & regularly review project progress from inception to handover to the Operations Team.Develop plans to overcome any stresses. Develop and maintain a specific project risk register to give early warning & to highlight risks & implement corrective plans for mitigation.

  • Monitor the achievement of KPIs & liaise with our supply chain’s senior managers & business owners to mitigate issues & improve performance.

  • Working with the HSE team - develop & implement the project-specific Quality Plan & monitor compliance

  • Promote a positive safety culture & ensure the project complies with all appropriate Safety Health & Environmental requirements & fulfil your individual responsibilities. With the Safety Leader and relevant Health & Safety Coach/Advisor prepare project specific Environmental, Health & Safety Plan for the project & undertake its enforcement.

  • Project handover - Verify that commissioning progress & all the appropriate tests have been witnessed by the relevant parties. Ensure the draft O&M manuals are issued prior to handover & As Fitted drawings (or final construction drawings) have been completed & issued. Clear all remaining items & achieve zero defects at handover.