Mechanical Construction Engineer

West Thurrock, Essex

Salary Details: £24.00 - 33.65 an hour

Randstad Inhouse Services
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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



Date Posted: 24 April 2025
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