Senior Projects Engineer

Location & Contract

Location: North of England (Nationwide travel required)

Contract: Permanent

Company Vehicle: Business need vehicle provided

Reporting to: Engineering Programme Manager

Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to lead complex projects in a high-hazard, regulated environment? Calor is looking for a Senior Projects Engineer to join our Engineering team to cover the North of England, supporting around 3 project engineers. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering engineering projects across Calor’s cylinder operation centres, break bulk sites and cylinder distribution centres nationwide.

• Lead and deliver engineering projects from concept through to completion, meeting time, cost, quality and safety targets
• Apply engineering expertise to resolve technical issues and support Operations, Sales and Customer Engineering teams
• Support front-end project development, execution and close‑out
• Ensure compliance with Calor specifications, COMAH regulations and industry standards
• Identify, develop and implement new systems, processes and equipment changes through Management of Change (MOC)
• Close audit findings and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical authority input into project design and risk management
• Supervise contractors, consultants and suppliers on site
• Develop policies, processes and technical standards in collaboration with the Engineering Programme Manager
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and performance
• Contribute to annual engineering programme planning and strategic improvements

• HND/Degree in Engineering (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Proven experience working in high hazard process plant environments
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects on COMAH sites
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety principles and Safety Management Systems
• Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, FSA and risk analysis techniques
• Knowledge of relevant British & European Standards for
  • Pressurised equipment and vessels
  • Rotating and static equipment
  • Fire protection and steam systems
  • ATEX, HV/LV electrical systems, instrumentation and control
• Proven project engineering and contractor management experience
• Cost management, budgeting and expenditure control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Formal Project Management qualification (PRINCE 2, APM, PMP)
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership)
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience acting as Technical Authority for Management of Change
• Line management, coaching and mentoring experience

• Make informed, risk-based decisions
• Plan and prioritise workload across multiple projects
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Lead, motivate and develop engineers
• Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Manage ambiguity and change effectively
• Share best practice and build strong cross‑functional relationships

• Lead nationally significant engineering projects
• Work in a safety‑critical, technically challenging environment
• Be part of a professional engineering leadership team
• Receive a company vehicle for business travel
• Opportunity to influence standards, systems and future engineering strategy
• Support for professional development and continuous learning

• Competitive salary
• Company and performance related bonus
• Business need vehicle
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Matched pension contributions 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years’ service
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to retail discounts and wellbeing support