Packaged Equipment Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Packaged Equipment Engineer for a role in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in delivering static equipment packages, particularly in oil & gas projects. This position offers the flexibility of contract or permanent employment opportunities and involves significant responsibilities in managing engineering deliverables that impact site operations, with potential career progression available.

Benefits

Flexibility to join on a contract or permanent basis

Career progression and leadership opportunities

Hybrid working considered based on project needs

Overtime available for contract staff

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Ability to manage work packs and package lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, design, and delivery of packaged and static equipment.
• Develop and review work packs and technical documentation.
• Manage vendor interfaces and ensure engineering integrity.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ASME VIII

Hands-on experience delivering static equipment

Leadership or team coordination experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Welding standards and fabrication codes

Job description

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