Project Engineer

Based in East Lothian an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join an established industrial engineering team.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for specifying and implementing site improvement projects, developing innovative solutions to plant and engineering issues, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, on time and within budget.

You will work closely with plant colleagues, contractors and project teams to ensure effective scoping, planning, implementation and integration of projects into day-to-day operations. You will also act as a front-line contractor supervisor on your own projects and wider strategic site projects, providing both health and safety oversight and subject matter expertise.

• Develop project proposals and plans, establishing timescales, limitations, procedures and requirements.
• Take ownership of the planning and delivery process for assigned projects.
• Manage project issues and escalations through to resolution.
• Supervise and motivate project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide regular project health reports and reviews as part of the wider project portfolio.
• Support post-implementation reviews and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future projects.
• Support responses to internal and external compliance audits and investigations.
• Promote strong health and safety performance and behaviours across project teams and contractors.
• Deliver clear and effective toolbox talks and serious-event reviews.
• Ensure appropriate safety and housekeeping standards are maintained across projects, in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
• Deputise for the Project Manager when required.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• An understanding of process improvement methodologies.
• The ability to interpret and interrogate complex engineering documents and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and motivated approach, with the ability to contribute effectively where work requires attention.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.
• Good document and systems management skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• A responsive approach to customer needs and concerns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

You''ll be joining an organisation that values its people and provides opportunities to build a long-term career, including:

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee discounts and rewards.
• Employee Assistance support.
• Employee communities covering health and wellbeing, inclusion and identity, and personal growth and development.
• Training and development opportunities.

If you''re an experienced Project Engineer looking for an opportunity to deliver meaningful engineering and improvement projects within a busy industrial environment, we''d like to hear from you.