Engineer - Project Engineering in Highland, Inverness

Project Engineer in Inverness, with travel to Edinburgh, Fife and Orkney (Hybrid working).

About Orbital

Orbital Marine Power is a visionary Scottish renewable energy company focused on the global application of its pioneering floating turbine technology that can supply predictable power from tidal streams and ocean currents every day regardless of the weather. The technology has already been proven at full scale with the company operating the world's most powerful tidal turbine since July 2021. This provides invaluable operational insight while clearly demonstrating the technology's commercial viability. With global interest in tidal energy accelerating, Orbital is expanding its team to support larger scale manufacture, multi-turbine delivery, and the next stage of commercial growth. The company recently secured an additional £7m investment and won a major new project in Canada that will see at least six turbines deployed in one of the world's most promising locations for tidal energy generation. Orbital enters this next phase with strong momentum and a clear pathway to larger deployments and long-term expansion.

What this role is about

You will play a central role linking Orbital’s Mechanical Engineering team with the wider supply chain, ensuring the effective manufacture, inspection, and testing of turbine structures and mechanical systems. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys being close to real-world engineering delivery and fabrication activity, while also contributing to design for manufacture and mechanical design work.

What you will be doing:

• Act as Orbital's on-site representative at build yards.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests, coordinating with project teams and quality representatives.
• Support quality assurance of turbine manufacture including configuration control and reporting of quality issues.
• Coordinate technical queries and ensure compliance with Orbital instructions.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to support procurement and ensure value for the company.
• Assist the project team in delivering manufacturing goals and planning assembly activities.
• Produce fabrication and machining drawings using relevant codes.
• Create method statements and storyboards for assembly of turbine structures and subsystems.
• Contribute to design activities including mechanical system design, component specification, structural layouts, and supporting calculations.
• Produce installation and maintenance documentation and apply relevant codes and standards.
• Support Orbital's environmental health and safety culture.

What you will bring:

• Engineering degree or HND with relevant experience.
• Six or more years of experience in design or manufacturing including on-site experience.
• Strong sense of engineering integrity and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with CAD software, ideally Creo Parametric.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with hydraulic or fluid systems (desirable).
• PTC Windchill experience (desirable).
• Understanding of welding quality and inspection (desirable).

Why the role matters and why it is interesting:

This is an opportunity to influence the delivery of Orbital's next generation turbine systems. You’ll contribute to the quality and reliability of future deployments while working closely with fabrication partners and internal engineering specialists.

Interested in taking things further? If you want more information or would like to discuss your suitability please apply or contact Eden Scott in confidence at richard.cross@edenscott.com. Even if you are not actively looking or do not have an updated CV, you are very welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.

Eden Scott is working exclusively on this appointment. Any direct or 3rd party applications to Orbital Marine Power will be directed to Eden Scott for consideration.

Remuneration Package:

Orbital offers a competitive salary based on experience, a robust benefits package designed to support the wellbeing, security, and long-term growth of Orbital employees, including private medical care and generous holiday allowance, and excellent opportunities for professional growth as the business continues to expand.

Due to a high level of interest in this opportunity, the closing date for applications is now Friday 13th March. If you would like to be considered for this role please apply before the closing date.