Equipment Engineer

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