PM Group

Overview PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,800+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. To support the business needs and continued growth of PM Group Design Projects across the globe, we wish to appoint a Group Head of Fire Engineering who will report to Group Head Design Health and Safety, which supports all PM Group operations. This is a Senior Role where you will define Strategies, interface with sub-consultants, insurers, Design houses and operator to ensure the designs adhere to local and project requirements. You should be self-driven and capable of managing numerous projects at one time. You should be passionate about building and driving the growth and capabilities of the overall Fire Engineering within PM Group. This role will be located within the UK or Ireland. Responsibilities Liaise with the clients, insurers and project team to determine the Fire Engineering deliverables and responsibilities on a project. Initiate the pre-consultation meeting with the Fire Certificate permitting Authority. Understand the Building Function for compliance and the additional risks associated with the process activities. Translate this into the Strategy Document. Developing a Fire Engineering Strategy for the Project using engineering principles and write technical reports. Use national and international standards examples include Technical Guidance Document (TGD) B (Ireland) BS, ADB (UK), NFPA and IBC codes to carry out work. Understanding and implementation of client insurer requirements and integration of these requirements with the local codes and regulations Define the RACI for Fire Compliance delivery on the project and translate this to the Basis of Safety for the Project. The Fire Engineering Co-Coordinator / Project Managers will execute this. Have oversight over the compliance to the Building Regulations / Codes of the region. Manage and Develop relationships and contracts with sub-consultants and regional bodies. Manage fire engineering sub-consultants and ensure that they perform their scope of services Liaise with and meet with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ's) or equivalent on particular projects where applicable / as necessary Leading Fire Reviews and project meetings and liaising with design teams to ensure a full end-to-end project life-cycle approach. Promoting the Living Safety Culture across PM Group projects. Fostering and developing relationships with Sub-consultants and within client teams. Supporting the Design Teams globally by ensuring that all projects have the Fire Engineering aspects covered, including Managed Services projects. Documenting best practice for all regions in this discipline. Visit and work from client or project offices and travel as and when required, locally and internationally. Core Competencies Because the job role for Group Head for Fire Engineering has a wide remit - A general knowledge of Fire Protection core competencies and its connection to Engineering Design and Building Compliance is expected. Typical Fire Engineering Specialism includes an understanding of: Codes and regulations Compartmentation Fire resistance Flame Spread Fire Fighting requirements (e.g. Hydrants, access for fire brigade etc) Clean Agent Suppression Egress Explosion Protection Fire Alarm, Detection, and Signaling Passive Fire Protection Performance-based Design and Analysis Process Fire Safety Smoke Control Systems Structural Protection Sprinkler systems (wet, dry, Preaction, foam etc) There will be a requirement to work on projects, where your natural competencies lie i.e. Fire Engineering, Project Engineering, Architectural or Engineering Design. The role is a global role and focused on Strategy and Risk on PM Group Designs. Fire Engineering is one of the seven Workstreams that PM Group identify for Safe Asset delivery. These streams are as follows Technical Integrity Process Safety Fire Engineering Construction Commissioning Operable and Maintainable Decommissioning Qualifications Hold a Level 8 qualification in Engineering, Fire Engineering or Architecture Have 10+ year's experience in a lead role in one of these areas. Chartered status preferred but not essential Be able to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. Have proposal / commercial management experience (advantageous) Be able to work on / manage resources for multiple projects on the go at the same time Have good communication, management & people skills Be a self-starter and decision maker with a strong work ethic Be a good time manager with the ability to balance multiple priorities Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

Overview PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,750+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners. Our goal is to design, build and deliver safe assets safely for our clients. People are at the heart of our approach. We call this Living Safety. This is where you can play a part. We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Leads with broad process design experience to join our UK team which serves both the domestic and the wider global Business Units across PM Group. Responsibilities The successful candidate will enjoy working on projects containing a diverse range of hazard types. The role involves providing support on projects, both as part of multi-discipline engineering teams and as part of our standalone Process Safety consulting service. Mentoring and coaching can be made available for candidates who demonstrate an interest in developing skill gaps where a candidate possesses some, but not necessarily all, of the preferred skills and experience for the role. PM Group have an established Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical pathway for Process Safety permanent staff. Qualifications Bachelor degree qualification in Process/Chemical engineering (or equivalent). Chartered Engineer with relevant institute or working towards chartered status is an advantage. Relevant professional experience in a similar function, with a good understanding of process safety and process design. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, interdisciplinary verbal and written communication skills are essential. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organised and reliable along with a professional approach and demeanour. Ability to work on several projects at one time and determine appropriate prioritization. Display an enthusiastic approach towards others with a 'teamwork' focus. Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of the role and project environment. Proven knowledge around a variety of process safety subject matter areas e.g. ATEX/DSEAR, PHA, COMAH, etc. Thorough knowledge of UK and EU health & safety legislation, codes of practice and standards. Process design experience e.g. developing and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and process calculations. Design experience with specific client standards & legislation from Europe and the USA is an advantage.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to support a pharmaceutical client in Northumberland. Scope of Position: Chilled water Compressed air Steam Small utilities projects Detailed scope definition work with engineering partner Manage cost & schedule Oversee construction, installation and commissioning Change control Experience Ideally a Degree in a relevant science/engineering discipline Experience within either Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Biotechnology Chilled water experience as well as compressed air and steam Client side pharmaceutical experience preferred Proven experience of small utilities projects - definition, design and delivery Onsite Contract October start

Mechanical Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract Location: Lancashire Categories: Engineering, Mechanical PM Group requires a Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Lancashire to oversee a chemicals project. Responsibilities Acting as a Mechanical Engineer Consultant to provide engineering expertise and assistance with the development and deployment of the Asset Management Strategy - implementing systems and procedures to facilitate its execution. Provide technical support to the Maintenance and Production teams. Identify, design and implement improvements within maintenance and operations, including commissioning processes and minor projects, to ensure they meet SHE, Quality Availability and cost targets. Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures utilising Maintenance Investigation Reports (MIR) to identify root cause and implement mitigation measures to prevent reoccurrence. Qualifications You will have proven technical knowledge of mechanical equipment specific to a production plant focused on rotating equipment such as pumps and centrifuges along with knowledge of core fluid mechanics including the design and operation of pumped systems. You will have a working knowledge of the implementation and operation of systems to comply with legal duties such as PSSR, PUWER & LOLER. Strong communication skills with experience of technical report writing. A high level of attention to detail as well as a working knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma and Lean are essential for this role. You will be a self-motivator, with the ability to manage time and workload against conflicting priorities. You will be degree qualified in an engineering discipline, preferably with chartership of a professional body. Off-Payroll Working Rules: This role is believed to be inside/outside IR35.

Project Engineer - Packaging Position Type Contract Location Scotland Categories Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires a project engineer to support delivery of new packaging equipment and manage repairs, and upgrades at a Food & Beverage manufacturing plant. Responsibilities Working as part of the project management team, working to deliver a portfolio of small & medium scale projects. Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio. Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. Managing and leading members of the client engineering team. Scope definition for numerous projects. Managing vendor identification, overseeing the tendering process for multiple projects. Bid requisition, bid clarification, and vendor selection. Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns. Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints. Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. Leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover. Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors. Presenting business cases, seeking board approval, securing funding. Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site. Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required. Developing contracts between the client and suppliers. Managing change and securing additional budget as required. Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation. Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols. Participating HAZOPS and other process safety reviews/events. General process improvement, quality design, and risk management. Developing engineering standards that support project delivery. Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role. Qualifications Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer on packaging projects with extensive mechanical engineering elements. Candidates should be qualified in mechanical engineering. A background of working on packaging projects in the food and beverage sector is essential. Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential. Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders. Off-Payroll Working Rules This role is believed to be inside IR35.