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Home Based | UK Travel Required | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Shape the Future of LPG Infrastructure
AvantiGas is investing in our Project Engineering division to meet accelerating demand for innovative LPG solutions. As a strategically important area with ambitious growth plans, we’re building a team of exceptional engineers who can deliver complex, high‑value installations across the UK.
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to take ownership of end‑to‑end LPG infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning. This is more than project delivery—it's a vital role where you can shape how we execute projects and directly contribute to our growth in the evolving energy landscape.
The Opportunity
As Project Engineer, you will combine technical excellence with commercial acumen, managing LPG installations in different sectors from aggregates to distilleries, supporting businesses to transition to greener fuel.
You’ll work directly with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, serving as the technical expert throughout project lifecycles while ensuring absolute compliance with safety standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead end‑to‑end project delivery with full ownership of planning, scheduling, and budget management
- Design technical solutions including functional specifications, engineering drawings, and calculations (pressure drops, storage sizing, venting)
- Ensure regulatory compliance with IGEM/UP Codes of Practice, GSIUR, BS EN standards, and building regulations
- Provide on‑site engineering authority during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
- Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
- Lead safety reviews including HAZOP, HAZID, and risk assessments throughout project development
- Support business growth by providing technical expertise for proposals, tenders, and feasibility studies.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years project engineering experience in LPG, Industrial Gases, Oil & Gas, or related energy sectors
- Strong knowledge of LPG system design, storage, and distribution infrastructure
- In‑depth understanding of IGEM/UP Codes of Practice (UP/1, UP/2, UP/10, UP/16) and UK LPG regulations
- Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and ability to interpret/create P&IDs and technical schematics
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences
- Full UK driving licence (national site travel required)
Highly Desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
- Health & safety certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely)
- ATEX/DSEAR compliance and hazardous area classification knowledge
- Experience in commercial/industrial LPG environments (energy centres, fuel depots, manufacturing)
- Working towards or holding professional registration (IEng, CEng)
Why Join AvantiGas?
- Competitive salary package reflecting your technical expertise, plus performance‑based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits: enhanced pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance
- Professional development investment: Chartership support, industry certifications, training budget
- Flexibility: home‑based role with autonomy over your schedule between site visits
- Meaningful impact: deliver critical energy infrastructure supporting UK businesses and the energy transition
- Collaborative culture: join a technically excellent team within a growing, strategically important function
About AvantiGas
Part of UGI International, AvantiGas is a leading UK LPG distributor committed to delivering safe and efficient energy solutions. We pride ourselves on technical expertise, safety‑first culture, and our ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Our projects range from bulk storage installations to distribution networks and commercial conversions across diverse industries.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of high‑value LPG infrastructure projects and contribute to our strategic growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our application portal Avanti Gas Jobs – Project Engineer
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