Project Engineer

Making the world Move

Exolum are an innovative fuel storage company with the priority of a green energy future operating globally. People are at the heart our expansion plans with a focus on developing our colleagues to reach their potential while accepting everyone as they are!

Project Engineer- Immingham- Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Project Engineer to join our Technology team at Immingham. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will support the delivery of capital investment projects across our terminal and pipeline infrastructure, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

This role combines project engineering, contractor management and stakeholder engagement, providing an opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects ranging from asset integrity and inspection programmes to commercial growth and infrastructure development initiatives. Working within a highly regulated COMAH environment, you will help maintain the integrity and reliability of critical energy infrastructure while contributing to Exolum's long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the improvement of project management systems, procedures, and workflows.


• Co-ordinate inputs to project proposals from a cross-functional team of Operations & Maintenance, Subject Matter Experts (Eng, Integrity, IT & OT), HSSE and Commercial colleagues.


• Assist with the activities associated with the Management of Change process for the life cycle of the project in line with the company procedure.


• Provide support in ensuring the projects allocated and planned are executed according to plan, budget and scope.


• Develop the scope of works based on business need, 3rd party inspection reports/data and internally prepared repair plans complete with defined budgets, forecasts, and programmes of work/ Gantt charts for assigned projects.


• Plan and manage the programme of works for Engineering Projects in line with company standards and relevant and UK / European legislation, ATEX, PLSG, API, EEMUA etc.


• Assist with the requesting of defined plant and system downtime with Subject Matter Experts, Operations, and other stakeholders.


• Oversee contract engineers and support staff working on behalf of Exolum.


• Assist with the management of time and resources to ensure well controlled, compliant with the Working Time Regulations and meet responsibilities for health and safety.


• Report on activities and provide relevant information (activity and financial) to the Project Manager.


• Ensure activities completed are fully compliant with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements, particularly safety and ensuring safe systems of work.

• Provide clarity and inspiration to internal and external teams by translating strategy into concrete and operational action lines.


• Empower people's skills, valuing diversity and facilitating opportunities for development and exposure with implementation of new methodologies and technologies.


• Give autonomy in decision making in order to be agile, and support according to individual needs. Eliminate barriers that hinder progress and be present when setbacks arise.


• Actively pursue personal and professional development, seek feedback to move forward, and utilise mistakes as a source of learning.


• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of people.

About You

You are an organised and motivated engineering professional with experience delivering engineering projects within a highly regulated industrial environment. You have excellent planning and stakeholder management skills, and you are comfortable managing multiple projects and contractor activities simultaneously.

You will ideally hold a degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related science discipline. Experience of capital projects, asset integrity programmes or engineering works within hazardous or COMAH-regulated environments would be highly advantageous.

Competency model

At Exolum we run a Competency Model which has been defined accordingly to our strategy, values and the geographies where we operate, making it a unique and exclusive document for Exolum. The competency Model is understood as the set of identifiable and measurable behaviours (skills, aptitudes and motivations, among others) that enable a person to achieve superior performance.

We Care- We anticipate, identify and solve the needs of our internal and external clients. - Level 4

We Do - We face opportunities and challenges with proactivity, energy and enthusiasm and we take responsibility for our actions - Level 3

We Connect - We listen, share information and communicate clearly, transparently and openly - Level 4

We Include - We welcome, respect and value the uniqueness of people. - Level 2

We Get Together -We actively collaborate with other people in achieving shared goals - Level 3

We Trust - We act with integrity and coherence with our values and we comply with the commitments acquired- Level 2

We Think Different - We contribute, explore and experiment with new approaches to challenges without fear of being wrong - Level 3

About the Benefits

• Salary £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience


• Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%


• Holiday – 30 days per annum


• Personalised career development plans


• Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA


• Healthcare Cash Plan


• Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance


• Wellbeing Initiatives


• Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee


• Study support (if applicable)

About the Process

The first step is to apply – please visit https://jobs.exolum.com/ to complete your application. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are successful, you will be invited to meet our amazing team and your potential new line manager for a face-to-face interview. Depending on the role, you may be required to attend a second stage interview so we can get to know you even more!

About Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Different people approach problems differently and we believe that diversity is the engine that fuels innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are not only heard but also amplified. We recognise that our differences—when embraced with respect—drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, neurodiversity or any other legally protected status.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email: [email protected]

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are reviewed fairly and equally using a third-party blind recruiting solution (MeVitae) which removes any bias parameters.

About your data

The information provided by you will be used by Exolum to process your application and, if successful, in connection with your future employment with us.  Any information held by us relating to you will be destroyed six months after the post has been filled.  If we wish to retain your information for future vacancies, we will seek your express consent to do so.  All processing of data will be in compliance with data protection laws.  For further information on how we handle your data read our UK privacy notice for job applicants, employees, workers and agency workers which is available on our website: Disclosures and legal notices by country – Exolum