Site Construction Engineer Mechanical

Job Title: Project Construction Engineer - Mechanical

Department: Projects - Invictus

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026

Project Invictus is a megaproject – a large‑scale, complex venture that will cost over £1 billion and take years to develop and build safely. The project involves multiple stakeholders and will have a significant impact on the economy, the environment, and society.

As we embark on the construction of the largest electric arc furnace in Europe, you’ll be part of a team driving engineering excellence. This initiative is a transformative step toward a green, decarbonised future and a fundamental restructure of how business is done.

The engineering challenges are immense and exciting. You’ll be involved in cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions that set new industry standards, from initial design to final implementation.

As a Project Construction Engineer, you’ll be the vital link between our project engineering teams and the safe, high‑quality execution of work on site.

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• Plan, supervise and coordinate daily site installation activities in collaboration with planners, schedulers, and contractors.
  
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and environmental standards.
  
• Issue work permits and safety documentation such as Permit to Work, Hot Work Certificates, Atmospheric Tests and Access permits.
  
• Troubleshoot issues on site and, where appropriate, elevate any risks or delays.
  
• Monitor quality of work, conduct installation standards audits and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
  
• Assist with commissioning of new plant and equipment, including developing commissioning plans, troubleshooting issues and conducting I/O testing.
  

• NVQ Level 4, BTEC HNC or a degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.

• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering and experience with permit‑to‑work systems.

• Solid knowledge of health and safety principles, ideally supported by a qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely.

• Familiarity with project management processes and critical path analysis, excellent time‑management and communication skills.

• Confidence to challenge non‑compliance and poor performance, and preferably experience from a heavy‑industry environment such as the steel sector.

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• A market‑competitive salary.
  
• Project‑management training and support to become a chartered project professional.
  
• 35 days holidays per annum.
  
• Annual pay review.
  
• Bonus scheme – subject to business performance.
  
• Private healthcare scheme (individual cover).
  
• One of the UK’s leading defined‑contribution pension schemes (10% employer / 6% employee contribution).
  
• Extensive lifestyle benefits, including free on‑site parking, employee assistance programme, and employee discount schemes with partners such as Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover.