Mechanical & Construction Engineer

12 month assignment

based Grays, Essex

This business was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, they are the world's largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. They have spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped them grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. It is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters

Job

• Give technical expertise to all construction & mechanical scope of projects,from design through to commissioning: including design, procurement, installation supervision, final inspection and validation of new installations and equipment
• Developing scope and costs for capital projects while supporting the overall project team with larger capital projects.
• Working with stakeholders to ensure the requirements are compliant
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA) and proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Preparing scope of work enquiries and sharing with purchasing
• Completing technical Best Value Option Analysis on which supplier to choose in the case of multiple bids.
• Leading and participating in design reviews.
• Managing mechanical construction for the project including writing work permits and supervision in terms of safety & quality of execution
• Conducting safety briefings
• Coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials & adherence to project timelines.
• Preparing a checklist to confirm quality, functional & operational checks for newly installed equipment & executing the final checks to confirm that the equipment installed is functioning as per design requirements.
• Ensuring any post start-up issues are maintained in a checklist and addressed with urgency.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or NVQ qualification in engineering.
• 5+ Experience in managing projects/construction in a Process/FMCG environment.
• Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering ATEX qualification or experience in working in an ATEX environment.
• Construction design and drawing regulation qualification.
• Understanding of European & UK welding standards required for fabrication & construction (ASME & NBIC).

• Extensive onsite engineering experience of design and construction in a Surfactant Making Plant or a Chemical Industry environment.
• Competent ability to produce technical (mechanical) drawings in Auto Cad, including GA's, Isometrics, P&ID's and 3D modelling for design and installation purposes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication skills
• Collaboration skills to work across site
• Project planning skills.
• Self-driven coupled with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Hours

07:00 to 15:00 - flex needed

Mon to Fri

Pay

£24.00 to £33.65 range

Working with Randstad

Benefits app giving you access to discounted High Street and Online shopping

Voluntary discounted Personal Accident insurance

Uniform

Car park