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• Working under my own initiative, with support from our close-knit projects team as necessary, fulfilling “inception to completion” project engineering and management.
• A typical project engineer’s role starts with carrying out client liaison to fully identify detailed user requirements following receipt of an order.
• Continuing with engineering works including - sourcing equipment from their own range of products and that of close partner companies, working with the client to establish a working line layout and agreeing on KPIs, generating P&IDs & PFDs, supplier negotiations, and equipment purchasing, project cost tracking and monitoring, conduct our own internal fabrication quality and pre-assembly inspections and those with the client prior to despatch.
• Documentation gathering for manual compilation and training purposes.
• Finishing with on-site works from the start of installation to hand-over to the client including – Site supervision of all elements of installation works, working closely with key contractors for both mechanical and electrical build.
• Hands-on approach to commissioning, engineer/operator training, and managing closure of snagging lists.
• On larger projects, you may be nominated “project leader” whereby you would be leading a small team of engineers plus a health and safety manager on site working under CDM regulations.
• The successful candidate can expect a typical split of approx. 60% office-based activities and 40% on-site, although this split can vary depending on the scale and nature of job allocations made.
• Site involvement can vary from project to project but would typically involve 12-hour days 7 days/week; some projects involve a 6-week install (single block), 1-2 weeks back in the UK, and 3 weeks commissioning, again varying depending on the scale of works and specific customer requirements.

• HNC/HND qualification in engineering.
• Ideally 3 years of industry/field experience.
• Good understanding of machinery processes and design - logical mind.
• A good balance of pre-engineering experience and “hands-on” engineering aptitude.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and flexible approach and willing to travel (at times on extended durations).
• Excellent Commercial awareness.
• Excellent people skills and clear communication with the ability to form strong customer relationships.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of the following:
  • Microsoft Project & Office range of programs.
  • Ideally, AutoCAD is conversant in supporting the generation of P&IDs & Layout modification and drawing interpretation when on-site.

• Working with a dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers working under their own initiative.
• Professional open-plan office environment.
• Excellent job satisfaction through turn-key “cradle to grave” ownership.
• Varied travel opportunities - Travel expenses are covered by the company.
• A competitive base salary, dependant on experience, with P60 earnings generally higher (20-50%) through overtime.
• Weekday overtime (when on site) of x1, Weekend overtime of x1.5, and Bank holidays at x2.
• Company car for business and private use. Running costs are paid by the company with private mileage paid by the user.
• 20 days holiday Jan-Dec plus 1 day for each year served to maximum 26 + public holidays.
• Private Healthcare after the qualifying period.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Other working tools such as Mobile Phones and notebook computers are provided.

At RECRA, we have a drive and passion to establish and build long lasting relationships. We are different to other agencies as we commit ourselves to working in and outside of office hours to ensure we are proactively finding the best talent on the market. Its our candidates that define RECRA with strong referencing provided with any candidates we represent to ensure we only work and represent the best. We work closely with our candidates and through various interviewing techniques and relationship building we can really find out what make them tick. What’s been missing from previous roles and what is really key in the next role. Our client relationships are ones that are built on honesty, transparency and dedication. We are committed to fully understanding the in’s and out’s of a business, finding out why people love working there and the type of people that will nourish in their environment. RECRA have a strong ethical approach to recruitment and really engage with candidates and clients to ensure a congenial connection.