Role: Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Project Engineer
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Permanent role
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.
At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
About the role
As an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Project Engineer at Altrad, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the energy, industrial, and petrochemical sectors. Your primary responsibilities will include defining engineering solutions, delivering detailed designs, supporting project managers in budgeting and compliance, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships for efficient project execution. With a focus on precision, innovation, and excellence, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to creating a better tomorrow in the industry.
Key Objectives
• To take ownership and responsibility for the execution of all assigned work
• To define fit for purpose engineering solutions
• To deliver a budget / estimate, schedule, multi-disciplined detailed design, detailed scope(s) of work, specifications, commissioning plans, training plans, final documentation for all assigned projects
• To support the project manager(s) with the definition of programmes and budgets
• To support the project manager(s) with monitoring and reporting of project performance and change management
• To ensure all work is executed in compliance with all company and client processes
• To support the successful execution of assigned projects; safely, and in line with specification, budget and programme
• To support and promote all company and client site directives – HSEQ, best practice, innovations, continual improvement
• To development and retain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
• To maintain up to date knowledge and competence to support the role and to align to client’s and industries’ requirements and directives
• Strive for efficient delivery via initiatives such as “right first time” and “fit for purpose”
• To communicate and cooperate with and support all affected parties in order to support efficient and effective project delivery
Roles and Responsibilities
* Prepare overall project costs and schedules
* Support project manager with development of the project programme
* Contribute to process risk assessments (PRA’s)
* Liaise with construction teams to gather information – estimates, methods of working, constructability, change
* Coordinate the design process and team(s) activities, and ensure input from stakeholders - customers, operations, constructors, subcontractors, suppliers, maintenance
* Facilitate a team of multi-discipline designers and engineers in the development of a fully detailed and approved detail design, ensuring all required aspects are considered (standards, directives, specifications and processes)
* Manage the procurement and expedition of equipment and materials, including the review and technical approval of specifications, purchase requisitions, acceptance criteria, supplier documentation and validation of performance
* Liaise with planning dept to provide accurate resource and schedule information
* Facilitate technical and project reviews and approvals
* Manage the production, issuing and control of project documentation deliverables, including final documentation packs
* Support the construction and commissioning phases of the project
* Manage the technical query process
* Define the commissioning and training (operation and maintenance) procedures
* Review critical spares requirements and manage initial stores inventory
* Take responsibility of the project(s) hand over and completion
* Collate, manage and report key indicator data – programme, cost, change, quality
* HSEQ engagement (audit, TBT, etc)
Qualifications and Experience
Required
* Degree / HND or equivalent in a Control &/or
* Instrumentation &/or Electrical Engineering discipline
* HSEQ qualification (i.e. IOSH)
Preferable
* Level 4 Project Control / Management Qualification
* CompEx – ExF (foundation) or Ex01-04 (Gas & Vapours),
* Ex05-06 (Dust), or Ex12 (Application Design Engineers)
* Functional Safety, IEC61508 – TUV or equivalent
* BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations - C&G2382-15 or equivalent
* CDM regulations
1. Experience & Knowledge
* 5 years recent experienced in an equivalent role
* Industrial sector Engineering
* COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment
* Maintenance, shutdown / outage, project, OPEX & CAPEX
* Functional Safety
* ATEX directive
* Electricity at Work Regulations
* Control and safety system hierarchy and communication protocols
* CDM
* Project delivery lifecycle and processes
* Engineering design process
* Document control process
* Procurement & expediting processes
* All major Engineering disciplines – mechanical, structural, piping, EC&I, civil, process, etc
* Equipment and material specification
* Industrial plant construction, installation and modification processes
* Verification processes – pre-commissioning, commissioning, hand-over
* Commercial processes – estimating, budget, programme
* Strong PC skills – MS Office, drafting tools, document databases, specialist Engineering design tools
* Risk management
* Budget management
* Team leadership and management
* Reporting and presenting
* Planning and scheduling
* Strong presentation skills
Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference.
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.
Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…