Job Title: Packaged Equipment Engineer
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent
Additional Info: Overtime available | Immediate start preferred
Visa/Sponsorship: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Overview:
We are seeking a Packaged Equipment Engineer to support an Aberdeen-based engineering project, with opportunities available on both a contract and staff basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong experience delivering pressure systems and static equipment packages — particularly in brownfield or offshore project environments.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Lead the specification, design, and delivery of packaged and static equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and ancillary systems
-
Develop and review work packs, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables to meet client and project specifications
-
Ensure all equipment complies with relevant engineering codes and standards (e.g. ASME VIII, PED)
-
Manage vendor and fabricator interfaces from design through to final installation
-
Liaise with procurement, project engineering, and construction teams to meet project milestones
-
Support risk assessments, QA/QC reviews, and ensure engineering integrity across all phases
-
Supervise and mentor junior engineers and support package team development
-
Attend client meetings, conduct vendor inspections, and perform site surveys when required
Essential Requirements:
-
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
-
Hands-on experience delivering static equipment packages in oil & gas or heavy industrial projects
-
Strong working knowledge of ASME VIII, welding standards, and fabrication codes
-
Proven capability to manage work packs and full package lifecycle from design to installation
-
Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience
-
Previous work in EPC, consultancy, or brownfield/offshore project delivery is highly desirable
Why Apply?
-
Flexibility to join on a contract or permanent basis
-
Involvement in a critical engineering project with tangible site impact
-
Overtime available for contract staff
-
Hybrid working considered based on project needs
-
Career progression and leadership opportunities available