Capital Project Engineer

NORIT Activated Carbon

  • Glasgow
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • Apply easily
Activate your potential – join NORIT, the world leader in activated carbon production!This is a 12-month temporary position as a Capital Projects Engineer, where you’ll take ownership of delivering safe, efficient, and successful projects that drive our site’s growth and continuous improvement.In this role you will:
  • Lead multiple capital projects, delivering them safely, on time, on budget, and to agreed performance standards,
  • Act as the main point of contact for Project Sponsors, providing progress updates and technical guidance,
  • Develop project structures, schedules, and resource plans, and oversee all stages of the project application process,
  • Manage permits, compliance documentation, and health, safety, and environmental obligations for projects,
  • Monitor and control cost, quality, and risk, escalating significant issues to management and relevant committees,
  • Support site initiatives, including ISO 9001/14001, HACCP certification, and continuous improvement activities,
  • Coach and review team members, handling performance, attendance, and development in line with HR policies,
  • Collaborate across functions to drive improvement opportunities and contribute to overall site development.
Requirements
  • Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field,
  • 5–10 years’ experience managing major capital projects, ideally in petrochemical, chemical, or refining industries,
  • NEBOSH certification; knowledge of CDM Regulations,
  • Strong understanding of construction, engineering, procurement, and project lifecycle activities,
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; SAP experience desirable,
  • Skilled in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and working independently to meet deadlines,
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; adaptable to changing priorities,
  • Experience with process control systems and PLCs is an advantage,
  • Committed to safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to plant standards.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and additional benefit package,
  • Contract type: Temporary (12 months)
  • Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,
  • A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,
  • We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.
About NORIT Activated CarbonNORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.

NORIT Activated Carbon