Senior Project Engineer


Contract, Middlesbrough, Daresbury, Harlow, Thornton-Cleveleys

Senior Project Engineer / Project Managerย 

For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a familyโ€‘owned business with UKโ€‘wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, clientโ€‘focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and startโ€‘up.ย ย 

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to work with a dynamic, peopleโ€‘focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UKโ€™s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place.ย 

Role:โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏย ย ย ย ย  Senior Project Engineer

Location:โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏย  Middlesbrough, Daresbury, Harlow, Thornton-Cleveleys

Contract:โ€ฏ โ€ฏ โ€ฏย  12 monthsย 

Start Date:โ€ฏ โ€ฏOctober / November 2026ย 

Workscopeย 

The Senior Project Engineer will work alongside our multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, leading projects from concept through to completion whilstโ€ฏmaintainingโ€ฏthe highest standards of safety, quality, costโ€ฏcontrolโ€ฏand client satisfaction.โ€ฏ The scope is for a 12 month duration and can be based in either our Middlesbrough, Daresbury. Harlow or Thornton-Cleveleys offices.

Services to be providedย 

  • Develop project execution strategies,โ€ฏschedulesโ€ฏand budgets.โ€ฏย 
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate project activities.โ€ฏย 
  • Maintain project controls, monitoring progress against scope,โ€ฏcostโ€ฏandโ€ฏprogramme.โ€ฏย 
  • Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact.โ€ฏย 
  • Identifyโ€ฏand manage project risks and opportunities.โ€ฏย 
  • Support commercial management, changeโ€ฏcontrolโ€ฏand reporting activities.โ€ฏย 
  • Lead project meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders.โ€ฏย 
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, clientโ€ฏrequirementsโ€ฏand relevant legislation.โ€ฏย 
  • Project Planning and Design: Developing project scopes, designing chemical processes, and creating detailed engineering plansย 
  • Project Management and Coordination for small projects: Overseeing project timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teamsย 
  • Quality Control and Assurance: Ensuring compliance with industry standards and conducting testing and validation processes.ย 
  • Technical Expertise: Applying knowledge of chemical processes, materials, and equipment to optimize project outcomes and solve engineering challenges.ย 
  • Compliance Management: Ensuring all project activities adhere to industry regulatory requirements, environmental standards and safety protocols.ย ย 

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Experience & Qualificationsย 

  • Degree,โ€ฏHNDโ€ฏor equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.โ€ฏย 
  • Demonstrable experience delivering projects within theโ€ฏprocessโ€ฏindustries, including sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy or similar.โ€ฏย 
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle management.โ€ฏย 
  • Excellentโ€ฏorganisational,โ€ฏcommunicationโ€ฏand stakeholder management skills.โ€ฏย 
  • Experience managing project budgets,โ€ฏschedulesโ€ฏand resources.โ€ฏย 
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively across all project functions.โ€ฏย 
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.โ€ฏย 
  • Previousโ€ฏexperience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineerโ€ฏin the UK onshore Process Sectorโ€ฏย 
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and project controls methodologies.โ€ฏย 
  • Experience managing designโ€ฏengineeringโ€ฏand construction activities.โ€ฏย 
  • Professional membership or working towards chartershipโ€ฏis desirable.โ€ฏย 
  • Understanding ofโ€ฏCDM Regulations and process industry standards.โ€ฏย 

How to Express Interest:โ€ฏย 

If youโ€ฏare anโ€ฏexperienced Senior Project Engineer or a Project Manager seeking an Outside IR35 role based in Middlesbrough, Daresbury, Harlow or Thornton-Cleveleys and would like to be considered for this role, pleaseโ€ฏsubmitโ€ฏyour application today.ย 

Important Information for Applicants:โ€ฏโ€ฏ
In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have existing legal right to work in the UK.โ€ฏUnfortunately,โ€ฏwe are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.ย 

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:โ€ฏโ€ฏ
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do notโ€ฏforwardโ€ฏCVs to any of our employees. The Company will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.โ€ฏโ€ฏย 

Application Outcome:โ€ฏโ€ฏ
If you have not heard from us within two weeks ofโ€ฏsubmittingโ€ฏyour application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted at this time.โ€ฏIf this is the case,โ€ฏwe thank you forโ€ฏyour interest and wish you every success in your future career.โ€ฏโ€ฏย 

Equality & Diversityย 

Addison Project Plc is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.ย 

Data Protectionย 

Personal data provided during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation.ย 

Contact


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General Enquiries:

enquiries@addisonproject.co.uk


Career Enquiries:

vacancies@addisonproject.co.uk


Project Enquiries:

Hillhouse: 01253 898 200

Daresbury Park: 01928 786 000

Teesside: 01642 694 000


Precision Enquiries:

T: 01253 898 292


Engineering Enquiries:

T: 01253 898 280


Regional Offices:

Hillhouse Business Park, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancs, FY5 4QD

Daresbury Park, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4BS

Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS2 1RU

Unit 5b, Astra Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BN


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