Senior Projects Engineer

Location: North of England (Nationwide travel required)
Contract: Permanent
Company Vehicle: Business need vehicle provided
Reporting to: Engineering Programme Manager

Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to lead complex projects in a high-hazard, regulated environment?

Calor is looking for a Senior Projects Engineer to join our Engineering team to cover the North of England, supporting around 3 project engineers. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering engineering projects across Calor’s cylinder operation centres, break bulk sites and cylinder distribution centres nationwide.

You will demonstrate understanding of cross-functional engineering disciplines for project delivery and use your specialist technical knowledge to improve safety, reliability, productivity, efficiency and sustainability while leading projects that directly impact business performance.

The Role

You will work closely with the Engineering Programme Manager and wider Operations teams to plan, coordinate and deliver engineering projects across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with Calor standards, British & European regulations and health and safety requirements.

This role requires regular travel across the North and nationwide sites. A business need vehicle will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver engineering projects from concept through to completion, meeting time, cost, quality and safety targets
Apply engineering expertise to resolve technical issues and support Operations, Sales and Customer Engineering teams
Support front-end project development, execution and close-out
Ensure compliance with Calor specifications, COMAH regulations and industry standards
Identify, develop and implement new systems, processes and equipment changes through Management of Change (MOC)
Close audit findings and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Provide technical authority input into project design and risk management
Supervise contractors, consultants and suppliers on site
Develop policies, processes and technical standards in collaboration with the Engineering Programme Manager
Lead, coach and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and performance
Contribute to annual engineering programme planning and strategic improvements

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Knowledge

HND/Degree in Engineering (or equivalent professional qualification)
Proven experience working in high hazard process plant environments
Experience delivering complex engineering projects on COMAH sites
Strong knowledge of Process Safety principles and Safety Management Systems
Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, FSA and risk analysis techniques
Knowledge of relevant British & European Standards for:
- Pressurised equipment and vessels
- Rotating and static equipment
- Fire protection and steam systems
- ATEX, HV/LV electrical systems, instrumentation and control
Proven project engineering and contractor management experience
Cost management, budgeting and expenditure control
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Formal Project Management qualification (PRINCE 2, APM, PMP)
Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership)
NEBOSH General Certificate
Experience acting as Technical Authority for Management of Change
Line management, coaching and mentoring experience

Key Capabilities

You will be someone who can:

Make informed, risk-based decisions
Plan and prioritise workload across multiple projects
Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Lead, motivate and develop engineers
Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
Manage ambiguity and change effectively
Share best practice and build strong cross-functional relationships

Why Join Calor?

Lead nationally significant engineering projects
Work in a safety-critical, technically challenging environment
Be part of a professional engineering leadership team
Receive a company vehicle for business travel
Opportunity to influence standards, systems and future engineering strategy
Support for professional development and continuous learning

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Company and performance related bonus
Business need vehicle
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Matched pension contributions 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years’ service
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to retail discounts and wellbeing support

For a full list of our benefits visit: https://www.calor.co.uk/about-us/careers

If you are a technically strong engineering leader with experience in high-hazard environments and a passion for safety, quality and improvement, we would love to hear from you.

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