Project Engineer

Job Details

Project Engineer

Location: Aberdeen, UK
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: International offshore travel as required
Start Date: Immediate / negotiable

Overview

JAB Recruitment is currently supporting the appointment of a Project Engineer to join a growing engineering and technology business delivering innovative solutions to the global energy sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work on specialist subsea and offshore equipment across IMR and decommissioning-related projects worldwide, within a collaborative and technically focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee new subsea tool builds and live engineering projects.

• Complete technical and administrative activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.

• Control project costs and ensure timely delivery against agreed milestones.

• Produce engineering procedures, testing documentation, and bid/tender technical input.

• Review engineering deliverables prepared by other team members.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to new tooling development.

• Provide technical support during client tender processes.

• Generate new designs and undertake verification activities, including FEA where required.

• Act as offshore technical lead for cutting and related operational scopes.

• Prepare, modify, test, diagnose, and repair specialist equipment in line with quality and certification standards.

• Report incidents and non-conformances in accordance with company procedures.

• Participate in safety, maintenance, and mobilisation/demobilisation planning meetings.

• Support equipment demonstrations and client engagement activities when required.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a similar engineering or project delivery role.

• Strong mechanical and hydraulic engineering capability.

• Proven problem-solving skills with practical, solution-focused thinking.

• Flexibility for international travel, sometimes at short notice.

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary or remote teams.

• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks (or similar).

Desirable

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• Experience within the oil & gas or subsea sector.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and DNV standards.

• Subsea tooling or specialist equipment experience.

• Forklift licence (training can be provided).

• Experience supporting decommissioning or wider energy projects.

• Awareness of decommissioning legislation, engineering methods, and operational challenges.

What’s on Offer

• Collaborative, technically driven working environment.

• Opportunities for international travel and offshore exposure.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

• Involvement in innovative, industry-leading engineering solutions.