Project Engineer - Capital Projects

The Project Engineer supports the execution of large capital projects (€100M+) across the project development lifecycle—from early development support through design, permitting, and financial close. This role serves as a key technical and coordination resource, bridging engineering, project management, permitting, and external partners to ensure project deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget objectives. The position contributes to technical reviews, execution planning, permitting coordination, project stewardship, and continuous improvement of project delivery practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong process engineering background and use their technical knowledge to be an effective contributor.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support Program Manager and Project Directors in execution of capital projects
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and external stakeholders.
• Track project scope, action items, and deliverables and **escalate** risks as needed.
• Maintain project risk registers and coordinate with internal team to document project risks
• Assist in maintaining schedules, budgets, and project reporting.

Permitting Support

• Coordinate with permitting consultants and support preparation of permitting strategies.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and compiling permitting information.
• Track permitting requirements, timelines, and approvals to support overall project execution.

Technical Support & Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate across engineering disciplines and external partners including FEED/EPC contractors and vendors.
• Provide general technical support and assist with design reviews.
• Maintain action and comment registers to ensure robust engineering design.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Establish and maintain project infrastructure including document control systems.
• Support cost tracking, reporting, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Support preparation of development updates and materials for senior management and governance forums.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, controls, and reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, with specific permitting coordination experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Work Conditions

• Able to work in a office and/or remote environment within the United Kingdom/Europe.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project coordination software tools.
• Travel up to approximately 30% within the United Kingdom and Europe and internationally to support project development, engineering, planning, and permitting activities.

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