Project Compliance and Risk Engineer in Runcorn

Yokogawa is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Compliance & Risk Engineer to support the successful delivery of engineering projects by ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. This role strengthens project governance, reduces delivery risks, and supports safe and efficient project execution. This is a non-managerial, early-career technical role designed to develop future talent in Project Management, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Risk & Compliance disciplines. Candidates will gain hands-on experience across project lifecycles, assurance processes, and risk governance frameworks, with opportunities for structured growth.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Governance: Support compliance activities across engineering projects, including documentation reviews, checks against regulatory requirements, and alignment with internal governance processes. Maintain compliance evidence packs, audit trails, standards checklists, and certification documentation. Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance reviews.
• Risk Management: Support the identification, assessment, and logging of project risks, issues, and dependencies. Assist in developing and maintaining risk registers, mitigation plans, and trend reports. Track follow-up actions and support the implementation of preventive and corrective measures.
• Project Documentation & Reporting: Prepare compliance and risk reports, dashboards, and governance summaries for project reviews and stage-gate approvals. Assist in maintaining project documentation, including quality records, change logs, and technical evidence. Contribute to project close-out reports, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, Legal, and Project Management teams to address compliance requirements. Provide clear communication and basic guidance to project stakeholders on compliance and risk standards. Liaise with external auditors or regulatory representatives under supervision.
• Assurance Support: Contribute to internal assurance reviews by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and supporting corrective action plans. Assist in implementing quality, compliance, and governance improvements within project workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems, or related technical field).
• 1–2 years of experience in engineering, project delivery, compliance, QA/QC, or risk-related environments.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Basic understanding of regulatory standards (ISO, IEC, safety codes, or industry-specific compliance frameworks).
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques or quality processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a project environment.
• A proactive, structured, and disciplined approach to work.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and technical documentation.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with a detail-oriented working style.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and document management tools.

What We Offer

• Professional development opportunities in Compliance, Quality, Risk, and Project Management.
• Clear internal progression routes including: Project Engineer → Project Manager, QA/QC Engineer, Compliance & Risk Specialist, Assurance or Governance roles.
• Exposure to major engineering projects and structured project governance frameworks.
• Mentorship and support from experienced project managers, quality leads, and compliance specialists.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy structured problem solving, process discipline, documentation, and collaborative project work. It suits individuals who want to build a strong foundation in governance and delivery disciplines while contributing to the success of complex engineering projects.

What We Promise To Offer

• Competitive salary, level depending on experience, plus incentive package.
• Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs.
• Excellent benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% (dependent upon criteria), private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.
• This is a permanent position, with our offices based at Runcorn, Cheshire. We provide a healthy work-life balance through working from home possibilities (currently 2 days/week).
• Due to the nature of our business, at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Education, Employment and Right to Work checks on all candidates.

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.