Project & Applications Engineer

Position: Project & Applications Engineer
Project & Applications Engineer

Energy from Waste | Odour Control | Environmental Engineering

Location:

Bough Beech, Kent – Hybrid or Remote
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

Our client is an established SME operating within the environmental engineering sector, supplying specialist products, technologies and installation services to customers across the wastewater, Energy from Waste (EfW), municipal waste and wider industrial sectors worldwide.

With recently developed and acquired technologies strengthening their offering to the Energy from Waste market, the business is looking to expand its presence and increase market share. To support these ambitions, they are seeking a technically competent, enthusiastic and proactive Project & Applications Engineer to help drive the continued growth of their EfW and odour control product lines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with commercial development and project delivery. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from understanding client requirements and developing technical solutions through to preparing proposals, managing projects, coordinating installation and overseeing commissioning.

Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal colleagues, you will develop practical, commercially competitive engineering solutions that meet customer requirements and can be delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

As part of a small, collaborative business, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas and help shape the development of an expanding technology portfolio within the environmental and waste treatment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

* Applications Engineering & Proposals:
Prepare technical and commercial proposals, defining project scope, developing engineering solutions, obtaining supplier quotations, preparing cost estimates and contributing to pricing and tender submissions.

* Client Engagement:
Work directly with customers to understand their technical and operational requirements, clarify specifications and develop appropriate solutions.

* Project Management:
Take ownership of projects from initial enquiry and proposal development through order placement, execution, commissioning and final handover.

* Engineering & Design:
Produce, review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation to support project development and delivery.

* Project Delivery:
Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

* Commercial Management:
Monitor project costs and expenditure, manage variations and changes to scope, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and help protect and achieve project margins.

* Supplier & Subcontractor Management:
Obtain quotations, coordinate technical information and work with equipment suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met.

* Health, Safety &

Risk Management:

Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements, undertake design risk assessments and contribute to HAZOP studies where required.

* Testing & Commissioning:
Coordinate and attend factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), installation activities and commissioning.

* Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
Investigate technical issues, resolve problems during project execution and provide after-sales technical support where necessary.

* Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve engineering solutions, proposal development and project…