Principal Engineer – Utilities and Sustainability

As a Principal Engineer in the Utilities and Sustainability team you’ll be developing commercially focused, innovative engineering solutions to solve complex Client problems with responsibility for delivery from initial conception through to final handover.

The role can be done remotely however, there will be the need to spend time in our Burton office, together with some travel to Clients sites, both UK and overseas.

What we do

At Lorien Engineering Solutions we understand what makes project work – our people. Our people deliver engineering projects and technical consulting around the world, often exceeding our customer’s challenging expectations. Teams from Lorien operate at the leading edge of technology and facility design in multiple industrial sectors including: food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical, health and well-being, household & light chemistry, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities.

We are a team of project managers and design engineers working as EPCM partners to our clients.

As a division of GP Strategies Corporation, we operate from over 65 offices in 30 countries world-wide.

About the role

You’ll undertake the role of subject matter expert with significant knowledge and experience of process utility systems, energy efficiency and sustainability projects and take a prominent role in the consultative selling and promotion of Lorien services.

Additionally you’ll:

Carry out concept, feasibility and design studies to meet client’s capex plans.
Carry out energy efficiency and sustainability surveys producing recommendations for our clients.
Identify process improvements or changes to Client’s existing processes and provide tailored engineering solutions incorporating an appropriate blend of innovation and practicality.
Ensuring project deliverables are met - prepare comprehensive engineering specifications and technical documentation, including scope of works incorporating measurable performance requirements.
Ensure projects are implemented and delivered from initial conception through to installation, commissioning and final handover.
Take responsibility for equipment supplier selection, expediting equipment, pre-delivery inspection and testing.
Attend Pre Delivery Inspection visits to ensure purchased equipment achieves acceptance requirements prior to delivery to site.
Carry out performance audits and testing of plant and equipment.
Performance trials – coordinate performance trials for each individual item of equipment to ensure acceptance criteria identified within engineering specifications is achieved
Compile and issue final documentation and reporting
Support compliance with legislation including CDM, Machinery Directive & PUWER
Support the PM to manage project profitability, control of capital expenditure and variations.

What we need

Specialist utility system design, energy efficiency, sustainability & project delivery experience from one of our core sectors within the FMCG (brewing/food/drink/pharmaceutical) industry, advanced and renewable technologies.

Essential skills:

Degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline (Chemical / Process / Mechanical Engineering), although candidates with HNC or above together with relevant experience will also be considered.
Understanding of line analysis and process improvement techniques.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in utilities sector
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
IT literate and proficient in the use of MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
Driving License & car owner.

Desirable:

Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in Operations, Maintenance, Lean or Six Sigma tools and principles
Experience of sustainability and de-carbonisation projects
ESOS accreditation or similar would be an advantage

Why join us

Diversity comes naturally to us at GP Strategies. With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, being diverse is second nature. Yet, it’s more than just about location, our style focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness and working collectively to achieve our goals.
We support our people, no matter who they are, or where they are from because they have different perspectives and attitudes. That’s how ideas are born and enable us to work smarter.
It just makes sense that we cater for a range of different circumstances, offering flexible work practices designed to let you fit in work around your life, not the other way around.

To find out more about Lorien Engineering, visit our website here.

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