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Join the Team at Paterson & Cooke UK – We’re Hiring Project Engineers!
Are you a talented Project Engineer with a passion for tackling complex challenges, have you previous experience of working in an engineering consultancy, industrial plants, or mine site environments? Do you thrive in both office settings and visiting client mine sites? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Job Role: You will work as part of a project team taking responsibility for engineering and technical disciplines involved in the project. This includes scheduling, planning, forecasting and management of activities to assure project accuracy and quality.
Responsibilities include:
- Conceptual designs and project evaluations
- Hydraulic analysis and design of water, and slurry pump and pipeline systems
- Mechanical design and engineering of mining systems, including process plants, pumps, pipelines and related infrastructure
- Process design including flow sheet development, mass balance, P&ID generation
- Selection specification and evaluation of system components (pumps, piping, valves, etc)
- Technical communication, including specifications, report writing and presentations
- Project Management, including planning and proposals, client liaison and execution of engineering projects
- Peer review of technical documents
- Preparation of engineering proposals to address client needs
- Business development through interactions with clients, attendance at conferences and contacts in the mining industry
You need to be qualified to Degre level or higher in a suitable subject (related to Engineering) and have previous engineering and project management experience.Â
You also need to have:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation and technical writing skills, especially technical reports
- Ability to mange own time effectively, develop project plans, and to schedule work to deliver on multiple projects and work packages running together.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence
- Ability to travel locally and internationally
- A valid driver’s licence
Compensation & Benefits
In return Paterson & Cooke UK offers a competitive annual salary for the position. In addition to the base salary the position is eligible for annual bonus compensation based on company and individual performance. This role is also eligible to participate in the company’s benefits program including Employee Assistance Programme, health and life insurance and company pension scheme.
A Career with Paterson & Cooke
Paterson & Cooke is an international specialist engineering firm known for high quality work and for exceeding client expectations, often with innovative solutions. Our team enjoy the challenge of living up to this standard daily in a workplace that allows each employee to thrive. In the UK office, we balance a demanding, rewarding workload with consideration for work-life balance. We have a unique work schedule in which we earn every other Friday afternoon off. We enjoy the opportunity for time together outside of work including summer BBQ’s, family socials and spur of the moment get togethers. We encourage employees to expand their knowledge through employer supported training courses and on-site experience. With offices spanning five continents and international clientele, P&C provides opportunities for our employees to travel the world. Our size enables us to make a difference in the company and fosters opportunities for career growth and advancement
