Project Engineer

Engineering & Technical Support

• Produce and review engineering documentation including:

• Technical specifications
• P&IDs
• Plant layout drawings
• Equipment specifications
• Scope of Works

• Provide engineering support to operational and maintenance teams where required.
• Support the strategic development of Brenntag UK & Ireland facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Maintain engineering standards and promote best practice.

Process Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with company Project Management Framework, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and design reviews.
• Maintain and improve records relating to Process Safety Critical Equipment (PSCE).
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) policies.
• Ensure engineering solutions are safe, practical, and sustainable.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Develop tender packages and obtain competitive quotations.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor proposals.
• Manage contractors throughout project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, and compliance with site requirements.
• Ensure all contracted work is completed safely and to the required standard.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets and expenditure forecasts.
• Track capital expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support purchase order creation, invoice approvals, and project financial reporting.
• Deliver projects within approved financial parameters.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience delivering engineering projects within manufacturing, chemical, industrial, logistics, or process environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing capital projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Experience producing engineering specifications and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and layout drawings.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent recognised project management certification.
• Experience within chemical distribution, COMAH, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• HAZOP participation or facilitation experience.
• AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software proficiency.
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.

Key Competencies

• Project Management
• Capital Project Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Contractor Management
• Budget Control
• Risk Management
• Process Safety Awareness
• Technical Problem Solving
• Planning and Organisation
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Continuous Improvement

What Success Looks Like

The successful Project Engineer will:

• Deliver multiple projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance, procurement, and site leadership teams.
• Improve operational efficiency through well-executed engineering solutions.
• Uphold Brenntag's high standards of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the UK & Ireland capital investment programme.

Brenntag TA Team