Thriving Tees Engineering firm recruiting to support $ 200m-worth of future global projects
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Thriving Tees Engineering firm recruiting to support $ 200m-worth of future global projects
BC & T Consultants is recruiting more engineers to join its expanding team , as part of its “ exciting plans ” this year to further grow the business .
High-calibre engineers looking for a new role are required by BC & T Consultants , based in Thornaby .
The company , which was established in 1986 and employs 24 people , including three apprentices , is looking for a range of candidates across civil , mechanical , electrical , instrumentation and process engineering disciplines .
It ’ s an exciting time to join the firm , as it ’ s expanding to accommodate $ 200m-worth of projects across the UAE , India and Africa , as well as several new projects on the horizon in the UK in the oil and gas downstream sector and renewable projects .
The multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy , which provides process , mechanical , civil , structural and electrical , control and instrumentation engineering services to the process industries , moved into its new premises , Ash House , in Thornaby , last year .
The building , which the firm acquired
Major project – BC & T completed work on Oikos Storage , a jet aviation storage facility at Canvey Island . and moved into last July , has stunning panoramic views of Teesside and some of its most beloved landmarks , including Roseberry Topping , the Transporter Bridge and the Infinity Bridge .
It has an open plan office , two separate offices , a meeting room and fully fitted kitchen area .
General manager Joe Melville , who joined the company eight years ago , said : “ If you get the environment right , you get the culture right .
“ It ’ s a vibrant space in our own building in a good location with a professional culture and a great dynamic of a mix of ages in the team .
“ Having both youth and experience in-house is integral to strong collaboration and our growth plan .
“ We have a good team here , with several long-term members of staff . Everyone is energised and engaged because they have the room to grow and become a key part of the bigger picture .
“ Accuracy , strong performance and high levels of customer satisfaction are key to our success .
“ We work on some really interesting projects and we will be revealing the details of some of our new developments soon .
“ We are looking for high-quality , hardworking engineers who can become part of the company ’ s growth .”
Employee benefits include 25 days ’ holiday plus bank holidays and an attractive salary package , which includes a performance-based bonus scheme .
There are also opportunities for career progression . Applicants are preferred to be chartered ( CEng ) and possess a relevant degree . However , candidates possessing demonstrable experience will also be considered .
Sea legs – BC & T completed engineering and detailed design on a project to import fuel from ship to shore at Canvey Island .
Shining brightly – BC & T completed engineering and detailed design for an LPG terminal comprising the world ’ s largest pressure vessels for Bidvest Tank Terminals in South Africa .
BC & T Consultants , which has established a niche for itself in storage projects and in particular LPG ( liquefied petroleum gas ) facilities and has designed some of the largest facilities in the world , is part of a larger collective of companies under a group holding .
Its sister company , specialist tank design firm JM Dixon Associates in Newton-le- Willows , was acquired two years ago , while the bigger connected companies of Lloyd Jones Construction , which provide engineering , procurement and construction ( EPC ) services in the liquefied gas sector , have operations in Mauritius and South Africa .
BC & T Consultants is looking at making further acquisitions in 2024 as part of its growth plan .
The firm took on its first three engineering apprentices last year and works with Teesside University and Middlesbrough College to recruit young talent .
Originally based in Whitby , the company moved to Kirkleatham Business Park in 2003 , before relocating to Thornaby so it could be “ positioned in the heart of Teesside ” in 2023 .
For full information on the engineering roles , email enquiry @ bct-consultants . co . uk .
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