Mechanical Project Engineer – Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support

CIBSE Journal; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 82,656,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support) for a 12-month contract in Redditch, Worcestershire. The role combines hands-on mechanical work, documentation, and project coordination to extend the lifecycle of a legacy UK MOD system.

The candidate will conduct surveys, develop procedures, and update maintenance documentation, while leading obsolescence activities and ensuring compliance and testing requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical or project engineering role within aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in engineering documentation and technical authorship.
• Experience with legacy systems, obsolescence management, or life-extension programmes.
• Understanding of compliance, qualification, and testing requirements.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and provide customer-facing project updates.
• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strip-down and survey investigations, documenting and photographing existing assemblies and test configurations.
• Develop assembly and test procedures.
• Produce maintenance and overhaul documentation, including repair procedures and spares planning.
• Lead obsolescence management activities, including materials and processes review, standard mechanical parts updates, seals and consumables replacement.
• Assess product compliance implications of design changes and define required qualification/testing.
• Update FMECA and supporting engineering documentation.
• Provide project oversight, including acting as the main customer interface and maintaining project plans and progress updates.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and proposals for future phases.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Engineering documentation

Obsolescence management

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Document control

Job description

Contract role: Mechanical Project Engineer - Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support

Contract length: 12 months initially

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (Hybrid - 3-4 days on-site) Rate: 31 per hour (PAYE only) plus holiday pay in addition

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer (Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support) to support a critical engineering programme focused on extending the lifecycle of a legacy UK MOD system. This is a hands-on, technically varied role combining mechanical engineering, documentation, and project coordination.

You will play a key role in an engineering project aimed at removing obsolescence and updating technical documentation for a high-pressure inert gas supply system originally designed in the 1980s. The system includes gas storage, valves, safety devices, gauges, and pipe assemblies housed within a transportable chassis. Your work will directly support future repair and overhaul activities, ensuring continued compliance and operational reliability.

Please note that SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct strip-down and survey investigations, documenting and photographing existing assemblies and test configurations
• Develop assembly and test procedures
• Produce maintenance and overhaul documentation, including repair procedures and spares planning
• Lead obsolescence management activities, including:
  • Materials and processes review
  • Standard mechanical parts updates
  • Seals and consumables replacement
• Assess product compliance implications of design changes and define required qualification/testing
• Update FMECA and supporting engineering documentation
• Provide project oversight, including:
  • Acting as the main customer interface
  • Maintaining project plans and progress updates
• Support preparation of cost estimates and proposals for future phases

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a mechanical or project engineering role within aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments
• Strong background in engineering documentation and technical authorship
• Experience with legacy systems, obsolescence management, or life-extension programmes
• Understanding of compliance, qualification, and testing requirements
• Ability to manage stakeholders and provide customer-facing project updates
• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) is essential

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working: 3-4 days on-site in Redditch
• Monday-Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday: 08:00 - 12:00

Vetting will include SC clearance (5 years+ UK residence is essential), a right to work check, drug screen, 5 years' referencing and a DBS check.

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