At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative oil well intervention tools from concept to deployment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing upstream technology company with a strong engineering culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, private medical, and relocation support for UK citizens.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation in oilfield technology.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your designs and see them in action in the field.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity to join a privately backed, investment‑funded upstream technology business entering a significant growth phase. The company has recently secured funding to expand its product portfolio, accelerate new tool development and scale internationally within the oil well intervention and completion markets. This is controlled expansion backed by capital and clear strategy.
The leadership team is composed of experienced upstream engineers and proven operators who have built and scaled oilfield businesses before. The culture is engineering‑led, commercially disciplined, and highly accountable.
A specialist upstream downhole technology company operating exclusively in oil well intervention and completion tooling, focused on high‑integrity, pressure‑critical downhole tools. Developing proprietary, IP‑protected technology platforms in an agile engineering environment with short decision cycles and a clear roadmap for product expansion and global reach.
As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of complex upstream oil well intervention tools from feasibility through to deployment. You will:
- Lead concept development for intervention and completion tools
- Analyse hydrostatic pressures, load paths, fatigue and failure mechanisms
- Perform advanced stress and load calculations
- Conduct tolerance stack‑up studies and apply GD&T principles
- Develop complex SolidWorks assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings
- Design and oversee validation test equipment
- Participate hands‑on in workshop build and testing
- Lead technical design reviews internally and with customers
- Support field trials and first‑off installations
- Deliver projects through structured engineering stage gates
This is full lifecycle engineering with visible accountability.
Essential (Non‑Negotiable)
- Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years upstream oilfield downhole tools experience
- Direct oil well intervention tool design exposure
- Strong hydrostatic and pressure containment design capability
- Advanced stress and load calculation expertise
- Tolerance stack‑up analysis experience
- Strong SolidWorks proficiency
- Experience taking tools from concept through manufacture and deployment
Applicants without upstream oil well intervention experience will not be considered.
Engineers in large service companies often design one component of a system. Here, you will:
- Own the whole tool
- Engage directly with customers
- See your work tested and deployed
- Operate in a high‑performance, low‑bureaucracy environment
- Contribute to an ambitious growth plan backed by investment
This is for engineers who prefer ownership over hierarchy and impact over structure.
Package
- £70,000‑£80,000
- Discretionary bonus
- 6% employer pension
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days bank holidays
- Relocation support considered
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Downhole Tools - Oil Wells in Northumberland employer: The Martin Veasey Partnership
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing upstream technology company in Aberdeen, where you will have the opportunity to design innovative oil well intervention tools that make a real impact in the field. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and a culture that values accountability and ownership, this role offers competitive compensation, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment for professional growth. Experience the thrill of working in an agile setting with a leadership team that has a proven track record in scaling oilfield businesses, all while contributing to a clear roadmap for product expansion and international reach.
Contact Details:
The Martin Veasey Partnership Recruitment Team
