At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive mechanical projects from concept to completion, collaborating with teams and clients.
- Company: Join James Fisher, a global leader in engineering services across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays, competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Diversity is valued; we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in safety and innovation while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in project documentation and manufacturing techniques.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
- Mechanical Project Engineer
- Westhill, Aberdeenshire
- Full-time, Permanent
Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will drive projects from concept to completion, supporting design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery activities.
Acting as a central point of contact, you will collaborate with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- What you'll be doing
- Provide technical support and resolve engineering queries across projects and existing product ranges.
- Coordinate with internal departments, including Sales, Supply Chain and Production, to deliver effective engineering solutions.
- Communicate project progress and engineering updates to key stakeholders.
- Source components and materials and create associated part numbers and bills of materials.
- Prepare and review engineering documentation, including specifications, schedules, procedures, certification and reports.
- Identify, assess and manage technical and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality expectations.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and within budget, acting as a technical checker and supporting site visits to suppliers, clients and other company locations as required.
What we're looking for
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques,
- Experience taking designs from concept through prototyping, validation and production.
- Skilled in preparing and managing engineering and project documentation.
- Knowledge of gas and fluid systems, relevant design standards, and industry guidelines (e. g. IMCA).
- Experience working to marine or defence standards, including class society rules such as LR and DNV.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems; product design, diving equipment design, or diving qualifications would be advantageous.
Why join us?
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
- Clear pathways for career development andorganisationalvisibility
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services companyoperatingacross Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport.
With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments.
Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc
James Fisher Defence(JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, deliveringcutting-edgediving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial anddefencemarkets.
Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training.
We’realso at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.
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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida.
You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA
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Mechanical Project Engineer in Westhill employer: JamesFisher
James Fisher and Sons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive culture that values your contributions while providing competitive benefits tailored to the division. With opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation, you will be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact in safety, innovation, and global capability, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
