Lead Process Engineer

Salary / Rate:

GBP 35,000.00-45,000.00 

Location:

Cheshire 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Water, Power & Nuclear 

Date Posted:

10/11/2008 

Reference:

NESUK-46168- 

Our client is a North West based Engineering Contractor working in the nuclear sector. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Lead Process Engineer on either a staff or contract basis. This role is principally a hands-on design based role with a degree of team leadership within discipline. The Lead Engineer can be responsible for delivering a package of work within a project within their discipline. Frequent liaison with other disciplines in the design team and the client would be expected. Lead engineers are the main interface between senior management and hands-on design.

Responsibilities will include:
Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications, primarily using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
Checking of design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team
Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
Actively contribute to design reviews, safety reviews (Risk Assessments and HAZOP�s) from technical standpoint
Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project team
Produce design documentation throughout the design process including scope of works, method statements, risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation to comply with design standards, safety legislation/regulatory requirements and the needs of the client
Preparation of installation, commissioning and operating documents
Planning and allocation of workload to other members of design team within discipline in order to deliver package of work
Management of sub-contractors providing niche services to the design

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:
Suitable Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering or a related subject
Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
Experience in nuclear is preferred but not essential. It is a requirement of the position to demonstrate experience gained in a similar position ideally from a highly regulated industry. This could be from but is not limited to Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas or Water
Technical experience could be gained from but is not limited to controlled atmospheres, chemical process plant, remote handling systems equipment, sewerage process, steam/pressure systems, cementation, pipes and pumps
Fundamental understanding of process/chemical engineering principles and equipment is required
Experience of leading teams within a project environment would be a distinct advantage