Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Title:
Mechanical Project Engineer

Location:
Shotton Works, Deeside

Business:
Tata Steel Colors

Salary:
Competitive plus benefits

Reports to:
Engineering Project Manager

Closing Date:
Wednesday 29th July 2026

At Tata Steel, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a talented Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Engineering Projects team at Shotton Works, supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of our world-class manufacturing facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering capital investment projects, process improvements, and plant enhancement schemes that directly support the business strategy of Tata Steel Colors.

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will manage and support projects throughout their full lifecycle – from concept development and design through to procurement, installation, commissioning, and final handover.

• Leading mechanical engineering activities associated with capital expenditure and plant improvement projects.
• Developing engineering specifications, project scopes, risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC) documentation, and HAZOP studies.
• Preparing project governance structures, plans, progress reports, and stakeholder updates in line with recognised project management methodologies.
• Managing the procurement process, including tender documentation, contractor selection, contract placement, and project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations, Supply of Machinery Regulations, environmental requirements, and Tata Steel engineering standards.
• Supporting manufacturing and engineering teams with specialist mechanical engineering expertise.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and external authorities.
• Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Process Safety performance.

• Degree, HND, or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or project delivery within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong decision‑making and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A commitment to high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance.

• Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience planning and delivering capital projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and their application.
• Understanding of SAP budgetary controls, capital accounts, and capital approval processes.
• Experience working with continuous strip coating lines, metallic and painted products, cold rolling, or finishing operations.
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
• Experience of solid modelling software and the principles of Engineering design.

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)