Mechanical Project Engineer: Pressure Systems Compliance

ALTEN; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social events & team buildings

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme. The role coordinates between engineering teams, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to keep pressure equipment compliant throughout its lifecycle. You will help manage technical queries and drive safety case delivery, with exposure to highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power, oil & gas or aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience on large-scale projects in highly regulated industries.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of pressure systems, asset integrity, and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance activities for pressure systems across major projects.
• Manage technical queries and ensure documentation aligns with codes and safety cases.
• Interface between engineering teams, suppliers, regulators and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of compliance requirements across project lifecycle.
• Review technical deliverables and coordinate actions to resolution.
• Monitor compliance activities and escalate risks when needed.
• Ensure contractors and suppliers meet project requirements.
• Apply industry codes and standards with SMEs supervision.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulated industry experience

Pressure systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support pressure systems compliance and structural integrity on a major engineering programme. The role coordinates between engineering teams, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to keep pressure equipment compliant throughout its lifecycle. You will help manage technical queries and drive safety case delivery, with exposure to highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power, oil & gas or aerospace.