Project Engineer

Our Client, Urenco; trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services, are looking for a Project Engineer on a contract basis (inside IR35), to be based in Capenhurst near Chester.
Rate: £40-45 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Job Purpose
The decommissioning projects team manage a range of small to medium sized projects related to nuclear decommissioning, building demolition and building refurbishment each with a budget in the range of £0.5M to £50M; the role is to provide Project Management support for a number of work packages as requested by the decommissioning manager
What will your day look like?
• Manage Work Packages from conception to completion as requested by PM
• Co-ordination of design activity or physical works as requested by PM
• Manage design and construction interfaces within the project, attending and providing SQEP input at risk reviews etc.
• Ensure supply chain delivers to meet production requirements.
• Manage commissioning activities for new plant and equipment.
• Sequence demolition works and liaise with nuclear waste engineers to optimise waste disposal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with defined safety, environmental and security standards and procedures.
• Preparation of technical documents and reports (e.g. Project Management Plans, Pre-construction Information, Construction Phase Plans etc.).
• Preparation of safety documentation and Plant Modification Proposals for projects.
• Identification of project risks, the development of cost and schedules of works and the implementation of works.
• Review of contractor’s tender documentation and plans of work.
• Liaison with Licensee, Infrastructure and Projects and Tenant oversight functions to gain approval of work and shared service aspects.
• Managing Readiness reviews and Quality Plan through Project lifecycle.
• Assist with Local Authority Planning Permission aspects.
• Preparation of documents in compliance with Project Management and Change Management processes, for example Project Initiation Documents, Project Briefs, User Requirement Specifications, Security Plans, Stakeholder Management Plan and Communication Plans.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Line Manage Clerk of Works resources associated with your work packages as requested by PM
Please be aware that this contract position is subject to passing:
• Security Clearance
• Medical, drug and alcohol tests
Still curious?
At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. ?We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. ?We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. ??
Join us on our journey, front and centre, to a net zero future.