Description
Senior Construction Engineer - Combustion Industry
Team: Field Service
Location: Stamford, UK
Workplace Type: onsite
Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.
We are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Construction Engineer to join our newly formed Construction team in Global Field Services division. In this position you will oversee the safe and accurate installation of Zeeco combustion systems and thermal equipment across the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) region. You will provide on‑site technical leadership, support commissioning, and ensure all work meets engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on‑site installation and construction activities for burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and related systems.
- Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, safety rules, and quality standards.
- Conduct site inspections, troubleshoot field issues, and coordinate solutions with engineering and project teams.
- Provide technical guidance, interpret engineering documents, and support design reviews.
- Ensure compliance with ASME, EN, API, and local regulations.
- Act as the primary on‑site technical representative and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Support commissioning activities, punch lists, and project handover.
- Coordinate daily work plans, construction sequencing, and resource needs.
- Review schedules, manpower, and material readiness to maintain project timelines.
- Support change management and technical clarifications.
Education and Experience required:
- Degree in Mechanical, Construction, or related Engineering; equivalent industrial construction experience considered.
- Extensive construction engineering experience in process industries.
- Experience with boilers or fired equipment is a strong advantage.
- Proven supervision of construction at active industrial sites.
- Experience with boilers, fired equipment, or thermal systems preferred.
- Background in international or multi‑site industrial projects with customer interaction.
Skills & Competencies required:
- Strong mechanical construction, piping, and equipment installation knowledge.
- Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Effective leadership and communication in multicultural environments.
- Strong field decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
- Familiarity with international construction standards and safety regulations.
- Willing to travel extensively across Europe and the Middle East.
- This position is primarily office based when not on site (in our offices at Oakham), collaborating with Zeeco Engineering, project management and commercial teams. There will be frequent travel to client sites across EMEA (typically 50-70%).
Why join Zeeco?
- What we offer:
- BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
- 12% Company Pension Scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
- 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
- Life insurance for added peace of mind.
- Global project exposure, working across Europe and the Middle East with industry‑leading technology.
- Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world‑class engineering teams.
- A supportive, safety‑driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
If you feel you have the skills and experience, and are excited about our opportunity and offering why not apply today!
Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.
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