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Mechanical Project Engineer
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Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical Project Engineer – Huddersfield
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Altrad are currently looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team at Syngenta in Huddersfield.
Key Deliverables
- Prepare overall project scope, costs, and schedules
- Support the project manager with the development of the project programme
- Contribute to process risk assessments (PRAs)
- Liaise with construction teams to gather information—scope, estimates, methods of working, constructability, and changes
- Coordinate the design process and team(s’) activities, ensuring input from stakeholders—customers, operations, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and maintenance
- Facilitate a team of multi-discipline designers and engineers in the development of a fully detailed and approved detail design, ensuring all required aspects are considered (standards, directives, specifications, and processes)
- Manage the procurement and expedition of equipment and materials, including:
- Review and technical approval of specifications, purchase requisitions, acceptance criteria, supplier documentation, and validation of performance
- Liaise with the planning department to provide accurate resource and schedule information
- Facilitate technical and project reviews and approvals
- Manage the production, issuing, and control of project documentation deliverables, including final documentation packs
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Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Degree/HND or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
HSEQ qualification (e.g., IOSH).
Preferred Experience & Knowledge
Subject to meeting the above, the following would be advantageous:
- Level 4 Project Control / Management Qualification
- CompEx certifications—ExF (Foundation), Ex11 (Mechanical), or Ex12 (Application Design Engineers)
- Awareness or conformance with:
- Pressure Directive (PED)
- CDM regulations
- 5 years’ recent experience in an equivalent role
- Industrial sector engineering in modern process manufacturing environments (preferably including COMAH Tier 1)
- Experience in:
- Maintenance
- Shutdown / outage
- Project, OPEX & CAPEX delivery
- Familiarity with functional safety, ATEX directive, and pressure equipment directives
- Project delivery lifecycle from concept through to cost savings/performance delivery and hand-over
- Engineering design process and subsequent verification through pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover
- Document control process
- Procurement & expediting processes
- Proficiency across all major engineering disciplines— mechanical, structural, piping, EC&I, civil, process, etc.
- Thorough understanding of equipment, material, and method specifications
- Knowledge of industrial plant construction, installation, maintenance, and modification processes
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About Us
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we deliver the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries onshore and offshore. Join a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage—including interviews or assessments—please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you participate fully.
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