We are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in combustion and environmental solutions across oil & gas, petrochemical, power and heavy industrial sectors.
Due to continued growth across EMEA, the Global Field Services – Turnarounds (TAR) division is expanding and looking to appoint an experienced Turnaround Project Engineer to support international shutdown projects. About the Role
The Turnaround Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the growth of the Service and Turnaround (TAR) business across the EMEA region.
This is a field-service-led position where the Turnaround Project Engineer will lead turnaround projects and work with the wider team to provide customers with combined service and parts solutions on a turnkey basis.
Projects typically run2–4 weeks (occasionally up to 6 weeks). Between assignments, the Turnaround Project Engineer will be based at the Stamford facility supporting planning, technical preparation and sales support.
Applicants must be UK-based and within1 hour of Stamford (LE15 7QT).
The Role
As a Turnaround Project Engineer, you will:
Lead plant shutdown and turnaround (TAR) projects across EMEA
Conduct pre-turnaround site surveys and inspections
Develop technical findings reports and support commercial bids
Prepare RAMS, schedules, inspection sheets and mobilisation plans
Review manpower, tooling and spare parts requirements
Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical support when required
Coordinate expedited parts during live shutdowns
Maintain full project documentation including timesheets and technical reports
Identify additional service, upgrade and parts opportunities
Support growth of the global turnaround services capability
The Turnaround Project Engineer will work across combustion systems including:
Flare systems
Flare gas recovery
Process and power burners
Thermal oxidisers
Boiler burners
Burner Management Systems (BMS)
Associated pollution control equipment
What We’re Looking For Essential
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Controls engineering background
Field service, maintenance or practical engineering experience
Experience supporting or leading plant shutdowns / turnarounds
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident communicator (operators through to senior management)
Full UK driving licence and valid passport
Willingness to travel internationally for up to 6 weeks
Desirable
Oil & gas, petrochemical, power or process industry experience
Combustion equipment experience (flares, burners, incinerators, BMS)
Level 3+ engineering qualification
Commercial awareness
What’s In It For You
Salary up to£60,000 DOE
Annual performance bonus + Christmas bonus
12% employer pension contribution
27 days holiday + bank holidays
BUPA private healthcare
Structured product and safety training (CCNSG etc.)
Clear long-term progression within a global engineering organisation
International travel across EMEA
High-autonomy, project-led engineering role
This is a rare opportunity for a technically strong Turnaround Project Engineer who enjoys live industrial shutdowns, international travel and leading from the front while playing a direct role in growing a specialist turnaround service offering across EMEA.
