Company: Rullion
Location: Bristol
Posted: May 4th, 2026
Job title – Project Engineer - Mechanical
Duration – 12months contract
Start date – Asap
Shift patterns – Mon-Fri 37hours per week (2days onsite)
Pay rate - DOE
Location – Bristol
To deliver practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions for projects, including providing specialist support on more complex assignments. To ensure that design authority standards and configuration control processes are consistently and appropriately applied.
Responsibilities
• Determine project functional requirements and identify stakeholder needs for allocated projects.
• Assist in the development of the Project Execution Plan, including design, safety case, and commissioning strategies.
• Support the project optioneering and decision-making process.
• Develop concept designs and deliver fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Prepare and/or approve project technical specifications.
• Oversee detailed design activities in line with design authority standards.
• Prepare modification proposals as required, acting as Nominated Responsible Engineer when appointed.
• Conduct technical reviews and approvals of contractor documentation, including work instructions, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical oversight of construction and deconstruction activities to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Review and approve as-built drawings.
• Define and supervise commissioning and/or decommissioning activities.
• Manage project handover to operations, ensuring all required drawings, documentation, and training are completed.
• Engage and collaborate with system engineers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to support effective delivery.
• Maintain configuration control across the site during the project lifecycle.
• Adhere to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality (EHSSQ) policies and promote continuous improvement in these areas.
• Demonstrate a customer-focused approach, contributing across areas of competence as required.
• Review site and off-site events, performing root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Undertake delegated Design Authority responsibilities and act as an intelligent customer when required.
• Support the development and delivery of training within own technical discipline.
• Participate in emergency scheme duties as required.
Essentials
• Proven experience in a discipline-specific engineering role (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, or Civil) within an industrial environment.
• Experience in nuclear and/or conventional project engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant company and/or national engineering standards.
• Working knowledge of Safety Rules and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of Site Licence conditions and Quality Management System requirements.
• Familiarity with the CDM Designer role.
• Experience in contract management.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery.
Qualifications
• Relevant HNC, degree, or NQF Level 5/6 qualification.
• Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution.
• Chartered Engineer status.
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Company information:
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. xwzovoh
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.