Maintenance Project Engineer

Project Maintenance Engineer

Location: South East UK – COMAH Site

Sector: Chemicals / Hydrogen / Energy

Contract: Permanent

Job Summary:

We're looking for a motivated Project Maintenance Engineer to help upgrade and improve infrastructure on a major UK COMAH site. This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in the hydrogen and chemical industries, while leading hands-on engineering projects focused on plant safety, reliability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver plant upgrade projects (mechanical/process systems)
• Develop solutions for legacy asset improvement
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and coordination with cross-functional teams
• Support commissioning and training for new systems
• Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments (HAZOP)
• Work toward enhanced plant performance and sustainability

Candidate Requirements:

• HNC/Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 2–4 years’ engineering experience in industrial/chemical setting
• Familiarity with compressed gases is a plus
• Strong interest in clean energy and hydrogen industries
• Practical mindset with a proactive and learning-focused attitude

This is a great career move for someone ready to contribute to the clean energy transition from the ground up.