Mechanical Project Engineer — Pressure Compliance & Integrity

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & pension scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme in the South West UK. You will coordinate engineering teams, suppliers and regulators to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of critical pressure equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in highly regulated environments, with strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience on large-scale engineering projects or complex industrial assets.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Defence or Aerospace).
• Knowledge of pressure systems, mechanical equipment, or asset integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of pressure systems compliance requirements across major projects.
• Coordinate technical activities to ensure pressure equipment remains compliant with relevant regulations and engineering standards.
• Manage interfaces between engineering teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support structural integrity and pressure systems safety case requirements.
• Review and coordinate technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Manage technical queries and compliance-related actions through to resolution.
• Support contract delivery and ensure suppliers meet project requirements.
• Monitor compliance activities and escalate risks where required.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure industry codes and standards are correctly applied.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulated industries

Pressure systems

ASME RCC-M PED

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme in the South West UK. You will coordinate engineering teams, suppliers and regulators to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of critical pressure equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in highly regulated environments, with strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.