Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Department: CapEx

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews to be conducted w/c 2nd March

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

Do you want to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious engineering projects in Europe?

Project Invictus is recruiting, and it's not often that opportunities like this come along.

Project Invictus is a megaproject – a large-scale, complex venture that will cost over £1 billion and take years to develop and build safely. This project involves multiple stakeholders and will have a significant impact on the economy, the environment, and society.

As we embark on the construction of the largest electric arc furnace in the world, you'll be part of a team that is driving engineering excellence. This project represents a transformative step towards a green, decarbonized future and a fundamental restructure of how we do business.

The engineering challenges are immense and exciting. You'll be involved in cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that will set new industry standards. From initial design through to final implementation, this project will test and expand your engineering skills.

Join us and be a part of something extraordinary. Help shape the future of Tata Steel UK and the steel industry as a whole. This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy and make a real difference.

Be a part of this ground-breaking project with us.

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex capital projects as part of this transformation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the mechanical aspects of large-scale construction and installation projects for Project Invictus. You will oversee design, procurement, contractor management, and project execution to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure mechanical systems integrate seamlessly with electrical and civil engineering workstreams. Your role will involve managing the design, specification, and procurement of mechanical equipment and infrastructure, overseeing contractor activities to ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards, and supporting the planning and coordination of installation and commissioning phases.

You will also be responsible for resolving engineering challenges, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and industry best practices. This is a hands-on role where problem-solving, collaboration, and technical expertise will be key to delivering a safe, efficient, and high-performing facility.

What you will need:

We are looking for a mechanical engineer with experience in capital projects, heavy industry, or large-scale construction.

You will need a degree or HNC in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, a background in managing mechanical aspects of major construction or industrial projects, and knowledge of CDM regulations with experience in contractor oversight. Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment, are essential.

If you have a passion for engineering excellence and want to be part of a transformative project, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube