Project Engineer

Permanent opportunity

Moray

NT Engineering & Manufacturing – Highland Division is delighted to be supporting our client with the appointment of a Project Engineer to join their Engineering Projects Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer with a background in chemical, process or wider process-industry engineering to take ownership of project delivery, working across multiple operational sites and supporting the successful delivery of engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning and handover.

This role would suit someone who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with commercial awareness, project management capability and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Engineering Leader, Project Managers and wider Operations teams, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering engineering projects safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timescales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the scoping and development of new engineering projects, ensuring design requirements, budgets and timescales are clearly established.

• Managing tender submissions and procurement activities, including the appointment of external suppliers, subcontractors and contractors.

• Monitoring project costs, forecasts, variations and change orders, ensuring commercial targets are achieved.

• Developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress and implementing plans to address delays or challenges.

• Managing project risks, maintaining risk registers and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Working closely with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.

• Monitoring project KPIs, quality standards and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement throughout.

• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

• Overseeing commissioning activities, ensuring testing, documentation and project deliverables are completed ahead of handover.

• Supporting the successful completion of projects, ensuring quality standards are met and defects are minimised.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.

• Alternatively, a different engineering degree supported by relevant experience within the process industry.

• Experience managing or delivering engineering projects within a process, manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of project costs, procurement, budgets and forecasting.

• The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.

• A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Desirable:

• A Master's qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering.

• APM or an equivalent project management qualification.

The Package & Practicalities

• Great salary plus 6k car allowance 

• Contract: Permanent, full-time.

• Location: Moray, with travel to operational sites across Scotland and potentially further afield as the business expands.

• Driving licence: Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport essential.

Frequent travel will be required, with the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of engineering projects and operational sites.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established business where engineering, safety and continuous improvement are central to how projects are delivered.

Grissan places real importance on how its people work together, encouraging integrity, accountability, strong working relationships and a commitment to delivering the best possible results.

If you're an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Apply directly or contact Caroline Strachan

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