Mechanical Project Engineer - Allington - up to £70,000 DOE inclusive of car allowance, plus excellent benefits
Our client, a leading waste and resource management company, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team at their Allington site. This role focuses on delivering mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning, supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial environment.
Deliver mechanical projects within an Energy from Waste facility, driving plant performance and reliability. A key role supporting upgrades, maintenance strategy, and operational improvement.
Role responsibilities
- Delivering mechanical engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover at the Allington site.
- Managing contractors and ensuring all project activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
- Supporting plant outages, including planning and execution of mechanical works.
- Developing and improving maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and performance.
- Driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and process optimisation.
The successful candidate
- Qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (essential).
- Proven track record delivering mechanical projects within Energy from Waste, power, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of steam turbines, generators, pressure systems, and mechanical plant equipment.
- Experience with maintenance management systems and statutory inspection requirements.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification with strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
Salary, Hours & Benefits
- Up to £70k DOE inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits.
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and bonus scheme.
- Training, development, and flexible benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a high-performing Energy from Waste site, offering long-term development and involvement in critical plant improvement projects.
