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Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Allington, Kent

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer – Allington – up to £70,000 DOE inclusive of car allowance, plus excellent benefits

Our client, a leading waste and resource management company, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team at their Allington site. This role focuses on delivering mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning, supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial environment.

Deliver mechanical projects within an Energy from Waste facility, driving plant performance and reliability. A key role supporting upgrades, maintenance strategy, and operational improvement.

Role responsibilities:

  * Delivering mechanical engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover at the Allington site.

  * Managing contractors and ensuring all project activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures

  * Supporting plant outages, including planning and execution of mechanical works

  * Developing and improving maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and performance

  * Driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and process optimisation

The successful candidate:

  * Qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (essential)

  * Proven track record delivering mechanical projects within Energy from Waste, power, or heavy industrial environments

  * Strong knowledge of steam turbines, generators, pressure systems, and mechanical plant equipment

  * Experience with maintenance management systems and statutory inspection requirements

  * IOSH or NEBOSH qualification with strong understanding of health and safety compliance

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

  * Up to £70k DOE inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits

  * 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

  * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  * Pension scheme, life assurance, and bonus scheme

  * Training, development, and flexible benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a high-performing Energy from Waste site, offering long-term development and involvement in critical plant improvement projects. Apply now to be considered

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