Project Engineer - Energy from Waste

Project Engineer – Energy from Waste 

Excellent salary + car allowance + benefits

South Wales & Bristol area - (Travel Required)

SCINERGY Recruitment are working with a leading Energy from Waste operator to recruit a Project Engineer to support engineering upgrades across multiple EFW facilities in the South Wales & Bristol area.

This role focuses on delivering engineering changes to increase Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR), improving plant output, reliability, and overall performance. You will work closely with OEMs, contractors, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

The role will involve:

Delivering engineering projects to increase plant MCR across multiple sites
Analysing boiler and plant performance to define engineering requirements
Developing and reviewing technical solutions with OEMs and contractors
Integrating projects into planned outages and shutdowns
Managing contractors to deliver work safely, on time, and within budget
Producing and managing Management of Change (MoC) documentation
Supporting HAZOP reviews and ensuring engineering compliance
Attending site meetings, outage planning sessions, and factory acceptance tests (including occasional overseas travel)
Working closely with site operations, engineering, and central teams
Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
To be considered for this role, you should have:

A recognised engineering qualification at HNC level or higher in mechanical engineering or similar
Experience within power generation, process, or similar heavy industry - EFW, biomass, CHP, oil & gas, chemical)
Strong knowledge of maintenance and engineering practices
Understanding of pressure parts / boiler legislation
Experience delivering complex engineering or project work
Experience managing contractors and working to tight outage schedules
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
A good understanding of safe systems of work and permit procedures
Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Car allowance
Performance related bonus
Company pension and medical cover
Opportunity to work across multiple EFW assets
Ongoing training and development
For further information or to apply please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)