Project Engineer Electrical Merseyside

Role Overview

• Support the Project Manager in delivering Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) or Mechanical projects within the gas and process industry, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover
• Assist with project planning, schedules, budgets, risk management, and reporting while supporting project reviews and governance
• Review and coordinate engineering deliverables, including specifications, control philosophies, drawings, and technical documentation, liaising with suppliers, contractors, and site teams
• Support commissioning, start-up activities, and ensure technical requirements are met throughout delivery
• Participate in process safety studies (HAZCON, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA) and manage close-out of actions, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Act as a key interface between clients, internal teams, and stakeholders, attending meetings, providing updates, and maintaining strong working relationships
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality processes, and Management of Change (MoC), supporting audits, inspections, and overall project assurance

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with in gas, oil & gas, energy, or process industries
• Understanding of the engineering project lifecycle and process safety principles
• Experience supporting or participating in HAZOP, HAZID, HAZCON, LOPA, or risk assessments
• Knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, automation, or mechanical/project engineering (depending on discipline)
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

• Organised and proactive with the ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality
• Confident working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Problem-solver with a practical and collaborative approach
• Flexible and able to support both office-based and site-based activities