Project Engineer - Energy from Waste
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Forstal, Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England.
The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area.
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
Provide technical support on plant issues.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:
Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
Budgetary experience
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
Industry competitive salary
Pension
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits
Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area.
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
Provide technical support on plant issues.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:
Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
Budgetary experience
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
Industry competitive salary
Pension
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits
Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Reference: 225208570
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Project Engineer - Energy from Waste
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Forstal, Kent, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England.
The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area.
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
Provide technical support on plant issues.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:
Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
Budgetary experience
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
Industry competitive salary
Pension
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits
Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area.
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
Provide technical support on plant issues.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar
Personal skills
The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:
Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
Budgetary experience
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
Industry competitive salary
Pension
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits
Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Reference: 225208570
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