Senior Project Engineer in Orkney

Senior Project Engineer in Orkney

Orkney Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Addison Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting engineering projects across diverse sectors, ensuring they meet budget and schedule.
  • Company: Join a family-owned consultancy known for innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
  • Benefits: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Other info: Be part of a respected team delivering high-quality EPCM solutions across various industries.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the engineering field while driving sustainability in the UK.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project engineering on chemical sites and strong planning skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place for you.

Location: Thornton‑Cleveleys

Contract: 12 months

Start Date: Spring 2026

Work Scope: Addison Project plc is seeking expressions of interest from PSC contractors who have UK onshore experience delivering EPCM projects as a Senior Project Engineer to support an upcoming Process Sector Design Engineering Project.

Services To Be Provided: You will work on all phases of the project coordinating design engineering project elements including EC&I, Mechanical / Piping, Process Safety and Civil and Structural teams. Your services will ensure the projects remain within budget and on schedule to meet the requirements of the customer. Delivery is key, therefore developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, determining project specifications, generating technical aspects of equipment and construction work packages for enquiry required.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience of project engineering onshore moderate size EPCM projects on chemical sites.
  • Experience of working on COMAH sites.
  • Proven project engineering experience; familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards.
  • Minimum HNC/Dinan Engineering discipline or relevant field.
  • Project engineering skills with planning & organising capability and attention to detail.
  • Coordination of engineering design office teams on front‑end engineering design projects and detailed design projects.
  • Client facing.
  • Site experience on startup and commissioning is desirable.
  • Understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality.

Why Work With Addison Project:

  • Be part of a respected UK engineering partner delivering safe, high‑quality EPCM solutions.
  • Join a collaborative, supportive, and technically high performing team environment.
  • Work across diverse sectors including chemicals, pharma, energy, food & beverage and manufacturing.
  • Contribute to projects that drive sustainability and long‑term industry improvement.

In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Senior Project Engineer in Orkney employer: Addison Group

Addison Project plc is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for Senior Project Engineers passionate about driving sustainability in the engineering sector. With over 25 years of experience, employees benefit from working on diverse projects across various industries, while also enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development within a family-owned business that prioritises safety and quality.

Addison Group

Contact Details:

Addison Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Engineer in Orkney

Project Engineering
EPCM Project Delivery
Design Engineering Coordination
Process Safety Knowledge
Mechanical and Piping Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Budget Management