Project Engineer, Mechanical

at  Associated British Ports

Date: 2 Oct 2024
Location: Immingham, Humber, GB
Company: ABP
We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
Due to an internal promotion we’re looking to recuit an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background of Mechanical projects up to £20m in value. Managing projects valued between £50k to £20m, budgeted from both a CAPEX and OPEX perspective you’ll have exposure to Mechanical Projects and should ideally have some exposure to Solidworks
Key Accountabilities
1. Management of the engineering department’s Project Technicians ensuring engineering works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, to best practice and in a timely and cost effective manner.
2. Overcoming both day-to-day engineering problems and developing long term solutions for a variety of engineering applications in line with operational and budgetary constraints.
3. Identify and prepare cost estimates for both present and future engineering works as necessary followed by the management of capital expenditure budgets.
4. Produce tender documentation and undertake the contract administration for engineering works in line with company policies and procedures.
5. Provide leadership for the engineering staff encouraging professional development and skills training and advising line managers on general staffing matters.
6. Maintain pace with all safety regulations and new technical innovations in order to provide advice and support to line managers.
7. Assist line managers with work planning to ensure the most efficient use is made of the resources available to carry out engineering works.
8. Regularly audit both engineering staff and contractors to ensure that they are working in accordance with agreed safety guidelines.
9. Meet with port users and potential customers to discuss engineering matters and or other items of common interest.
10. Identify and manage as necessary environmental matters.
11. Be responsible for the ongoing management, development and training of team members. Undertake appraisals and ensure team members have sufficient knowledge to be able to carry out their duties independently on a day-to-day basis.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND and demonstrated relevant experience)
• H&S and Environmental experience in engineering projects.
• Project management of engineering works
• Experience with CAPEX projects focused on Mechanical assets
• Flexible approach to working hours and weekend working.
• Based in Immingham but willing to travel as required to Ports within the Humber region (Hull, Goole, Grimsby & Immingham).
• PC Literate with experience in Word and Excel.
• Good communication skills and team working skills
• An enthusiastic and confident nature
• Willing to travel to undergo training as required

Ideal

• Chartered membership to IMechE
• NEBOSH construction certificate
• An awareness and understanding of processes, procedures and policies associated with project management of contractors.
• Self Managing, able to handle multiple requests and prioritise
• Experience in mentoring junior members

Please refer the Job description for details