Project Engineer – Chemicals / Outside IR35 / West Yorkshire
If you’re a multidisciplinary Project Engineer with recent experience delivering projects within a highly regulated process environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established chemical manufacturing site with a significant and varied CAPEX programme.
With a consistent CAPEX over the past 4 years, with projects typically ranging from £100k - 3m. The portfolio includes reactor installations, LEV improvements, vessel and piping replacements and wider process plant upgrades.
This is a hands‑on Project Engineering role, offering strong autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects.
The Role
You will support the delivery of capital projects from concept and engineering through construction, commissioning and handover, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, SHE, Procurement and external contractors.
- Delivering projects in line with agreed scope, budget, schedule and safety requirements.
- Developing technically robust project scopes and supporting the company’s CAPEX and stage-gate processes.
- Supporting the selection and management of contractors and vendors.
- Coordinating engineering and technical resources across multiple disciplines.
- Ensuring compliance with COMAH, Process Safety and relevant engineering standards.
- Supporting PHA/HAZOP and other process safety activities.
- Providing technical input into project reporting, cost control, milestones and risk management.
- Identifying and resolving technical issues throughout project delivery.
- Supporting construction, commissioning and handover, including technical documentation and training.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of project and engineering processes.
About You
Essential:
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 4-5+ years' project engineering experience within a process manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience delivering projects through engineering, construction and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of engineering and safety requirements within hazardous process environments.
- Comfortable working hands‑on and managing multiple projects in a site‑based environment.
Desirable:
- Experience within chemical, petrochemical, refining or other process industries.
- Experience working within ATEX / hazardous area environments.
- Understanding of COMAH and Process Safety Management.
- Experience with CAPEX projects and contractor management.
Please note: Candidates from other process industries, including pharmaceutical, food or similar regulated environments, may also be considered where they have relevant hazardous-area or process plant experience
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Project Engineer in Wakefield employer: Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd
As a leading chemicals manufacturer in North Wales, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, innovation, and employee development. Our commitment to continuous improvement not only enhances operational excellence but also provides our employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your future while working in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to asset integrity and compliance.
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