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Construction Project Engineers - Mechanical

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics
Penrith
2 days ago
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Based - Cumbria


Competitive Salary And Benefits Package


Altrad Babcock is leading the way at Sellafield; with our world class approach to safety and quality, our innovative approach and the way we work with colleagues and consortium partners, we continue to build upon our superb reputation at Sellafield which has been acquired over 30 years of dedication and pride in delivering successful projects.


Our project engineers are integral to the success of our projects, We are the construction management partner on the 20 year PPP consortium project, so you'll work closely with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines, partners, suppliers and sub-contractors. This complex plant modification role will involve, planning, the evaluation and development of packages including support to the Sub Project Managers, working closely with consortium partners, resolving queries, close communication with a variety of stakeholders and of most important of all, ensuring that we continue to embrace our world class approach to quality, health and safety.


You will have ideally a minimum of an HNC in a Mechanical Engineering or Construction discipline and possess well developed communication and planning skills. You'll also have an enthusiastic and positive outlook, a 'can do' attitude and the ability to work within multi discipline teams. Any experience of working under NEC contracts would be useful.


Could you bring a fresh perspective to the nuclear industry ? maybe you have some new ideas ? If so, then we'd like to talk to you.


We want each and every person working at Altrad to take pride in being part of our business. It’s an aspiration at the heart of our business, shaping the way we approach our work and the way we treat each other.


If you think you could add to our teams success then take the next step and hit 'apply'


At Altrad we celebrate the importance of having a diverse workforce. We provide an inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole self to work, feel connected and have the space they need to grow – giving everyone an opportunity to reach their full potential.

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