TRAINEE PROJECT ENGINEER

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets. Our Mechanical Solutions division provides support to energy and industrial sectors globally, specialising in mechanical products and services including heat exchanger repair and refurbishment and onsite machining.

Our in‑house subject matter experts deliver high‑quality repair, maintenance, re‑engineering and bespoke mechanical solutions to meet our customers’ requirements. The specialist services that we offer are designed to enhance asset performance, extend asset life and ensure safe, efficient operations.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop.

This role supports the coordination and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. It involves liaising with clients to clarify requirements, preparing project documentation, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with QHSE processes. With a proactive and organised approach, the role helps drive effective communication and smooth execution of workshop and site-based operations.

• Support the co-ordination of company activities to ensure the on time, on budget and on quality delivery of projects in accordance with client’s requirements.
• Fully ascertain, understand and address all customer requirements. Liaise with customers to question, clarify or develop their requirements.
• Assist with the management and reporting of projects using the Company’s ERP system Aessop.
• Help with the timely production of work orders, surveys, quality documentation and quotations.
• Ensure that all work under their control is completed to agreed scheduled target dates.
• Support the timely generation and submission of quotes and other relevant documents for client approval (tenders / work packs / method statements).
• Work with Company QHSE, checking that all relevant certificates for all company equipment / third party hired equipment are checked, manifested and approved for site use.
• Maintain and report weekly project updates.
• Updating of Aessop as required for forward load and forecasting.
• Update and issue current client reports on a weekly basis.
• Work in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others.
• Work with colleagues to continuously improve the company’s working practices.
• Maintenance of sales order and enquiry “promised dates” in Aessop to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Attend appropriate meetings for reporting purposes when required.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR.

Person Specification:

• Confident to engage and liaise with others in the business.
• A pro‑active approach to solving problems and getting the job done with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Customer focused and able to develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Organised with a good appreciation of the importance of maintaining detailed accurate records.
• Capable of delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with great interpersonal skills.
• A team player who ensures that they make effective contributions.
• IT literate with specific experience using Microsoft Excel, Word programs & MS Project.

Values:

• Ingenuity - Contributes creative ideas and actively supports colleagues and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team collaboration and overall business.
• Excellence - Works dependably with colleagues to deliver consistent results, recognising that strong collaboration and shared accountability contribute to collective success.
• Collaboration - Engages fully in collaborative tasks, ensuring team efforts are aligned with customer needs and that shared goals are met efficiently and effectively.
• Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company's values.
• Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for following safety procedures, recognising that their actions help protect both colleagues and external partners while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Life Assurance: 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro‑rated to start date). Employee assistance programme offering health and well‑being via a smartphone app. Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.