Project Compliance and Risk Engineer
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Yokogawa is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Compliance & Risk Engineer to support the successful delivery of engineering projects by ensuring compliance with regulatory contractual and internal requirements. This role plays a critical part in strengthening project governance reducing delivery risks and supporting safe and efficient project execution.
This is a non-managerial early-career technical role designed to develop future talent in Project Management Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Risk & Compliance disciplines. Candidates will gain hands-on experience across project lifecycles assurance processes and risk governance frameworks with opportunities for structured growth.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Governance
Support compliance activities across engineering projects including documentation reviews checks against regulatory requirements and alignment with internal governance processes.
Maintain compliance evidence packs audit trails standards checklists and certification documentation.
Assist in preparing for internal and external audits regulatory assessments and customer assurance reviews.
Risk Management
Support the identification assessment and logging of project risks issues and dependencies.
Assist in developing and maintaining risk registers mitigation plans and trend reports.
Track follow-up actions and support the implementation of preventive and corrective measures.
Project Documentation & Reporting
Prepare compliance and risk reports dashboards and governance summaries for project reviews and stage-gate approvals.
Assist in maintaining project documentation including quality records change logs and technical evidence.
Contribute to project close-out reports lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with Engineering QA/QC HSE Procurement Legal and Project Management teams to address compliance requirements.
Provide clear communication and basic guidance to project stakeholders on compliance and risk standards.
Liaise with external auditors or regulatory representatives under supervision.
Assurance Support
Contribute to internal assurance reviews by gathering documentation preparing responses and supporting corrective action plans.
Assist in implementing quality compliance and governance improvements within project workflows.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Systems or related technical field).
12 years of experience in engineering project delivery compliance QA/QC or risk-related environments.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK PRINCE2 Agile).
Basic understanding of regulatory standards (ISO IEC safety codes or industry-specific compliance frameworks).
Knowledge of risk assessment techniques or quality processes.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a project environment.
A proactive structured and disciplined approach to work.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and technical documentation.
Proficient in written and verbal communication with a detail-oriented working style.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications and document management tools.
What We Offer
Professional development opportunities in Compliance Quality Risk and Project Management.
Clear internal progression routes including:
- Project Engineer Project Manager
- QA/QC Engineer
- Compliance & Risk Specialist
- Assurance or Governance roles
Exposure to major engineering projects and structured project governance frameworks.
Mentorship and support from experienced project managers quality leads and compliance specialists.
Who Should
This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy structured problem solving process discipline documentation and collaborative project work. It suits individuals who want to build a strong foundation in governance and delivery disciplines while contributing to the success of complex engineering projects.
What we promise to offer:
Competitive salary level depending on experience plus incentive package
Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs
Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% (dependent upon criteria) private medical insurance and healthcare scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service
This is a permanent position with our offices based at Runcorn Cheshire. We provide a healthy work-life balance through working from home possibilities (currently 2 days/week).
Due to the nature of our business please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Education Employment and Right to Work checks on all candidates.
Not just a job but a career
Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our return we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect value creation collaboration integrity and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Diverse Equitable & Inclusive culture
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse equitable and inclusive will actively recruit develop and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience knowledge thinking styles perspective cultural background and socioeconomic will not discriminate based on race skin color age sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion belief political opinion nationality ethnicity place of origin disability family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong contribute succeed and demonstrate their full potential.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Diploma
- DCS
- ABAP
- Application Development
- Irrigation
- Bakery
About Company
Yokogawa is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions. Combining superior technology with engineering services, project management, and maintenance, Yokogawa delivers field proven operational efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability.
