Mechanical Project Engineer: Pressure Systems & Compliance

ALTEN; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme. You will coordinate between engineering teams, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Role focuses on technical coordination, managing queries, and ensuring adherence to codes and safety case requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience on large-scale engineering projects or complex industrial assets.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Experience within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Defence or Aerospace.
• Understanding of pressure systems, mechanical equipment, or asset integrity.
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and maintenance of pressure systems compliance requirements across major projects.
• Coordinating technical activities to ensure pressure equipment remains compliant with relevant regulations and engineering standards.
• Managing interfaces between engineering teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Supporting structural integrity and pressure systems safety case requirements.
• Reviewing and coordinating technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Managing technical queries and compliance-related actions through to resolution.
• Supporting contract delivery and ensuring suppliers meet project requirements.
• Monitoring compliance activities and escalating risks where required.
• Working closely with subject matter experts to ensure industry codes and standards are correctly applied.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulated industry experience

Pressure systems knowledge

ASME/RCC-M/PED knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme. You will coordinate between engineering teams, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Role focuses on technical coordination, managing queries, and ensuring adherence to codes and safety case requirements.