Project Engineer – Bubble Curtain

James Fisher and Sons plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company in Aberdeen is seeking a Project Engineer to manage projects involving compressed air delivery packages. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering and have relevant offshore experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance and safety, and innovating client solutions. This is a permanent role with a commitment to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline or relevant project experience.
• Offshore experience with construction vessels or platforms desirable.
• Understanding of Controlled Flow Excavation and Well Testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for air compressor packages.
• Plan and schedule project delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Develop innovative solutions using in-house expertise.

Skills

Technical project management

Innovative problem-solving

Compliance knowledge

Resource planning

Budget management

Education

Degree or HND in an engineering discipline

Job description

Project Engineer – James Fisher

Location: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen. Permanent position.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company that evolved from a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology in harsh environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. Our Energy Division supplies safe and sustainable products and services for oil & gas and renewables.

About The Role

The function of this role is to manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle of James Fisher’s compressed air delivery packages that support bubble curtain operations globally on both client PSV/AHV vessels and large HLV vessels. You will design and deliver projects technically and operationally in line with the agreed scope of work and our sold model, building strong relationships internally and with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Input: Ensure technical input and delivery of projects from FEED stage through to execution, serving as the customer focal point for technical queries.
• Innovate Client Solutions: Develop new solutions to client problems using the in‑house ScanTech expertise/toolbox, and support operations teams with selecting the relevant tooling to complete the SOW.
• Ensure Service Excellence: Deliver excellent service by working closely with the team to provide fit‑for‑purpose solutions and conducting failure mode analysis.
• Maintain Safety and Compliance: Ensure all project scopes are delivered safely and in accordance with the JFS Integrated Management System, including pre‑mobilisation briefs and operational procedures.
• Manage Project Delivery: Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, ensuring technical feasibility, risk management, budget control and customer satisfaction.
• Forecast and Manage Resources: Regularly forecast Technician requirements in conjunction with operations and ensure resource planning aligns with project needs.
• Oversee Financial and Administrative Tasks: Review monthly invoicing, participate in meetings, and ensure timely project closure with reconciliation of purchase orders and final reporting.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Conduct incident investigations, after‑action reviews, and document lessons learned to drive process improvements and maintain strong working relationships with internal service functions.
• Cash Collection Monitoring: Regularly review outstanding receivables with the finance team, identify delays or risks in cash collection, and raise escalations promptly to the client.
• Project‑Level Financial/Budget Responsibility: Deliver control budget margin and support the project and operations coordinators functionally, reporting to the role.
• Global Role Scope: This is a global role covering all projects where ScanTech’s air compressor packages are deployed to support bubble curtains (UK, Europe, USA to Asia).

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally you will have a degree or HND in an engineering discipline or relevant project experience and/or engineering/field experience. Relevant offshore experience from working on offshore construction vessels, drilling rigs or offshore platforms with similar equipment (Controlled Flow Excavation, Well Testing/Well Test Support, decommissioning and/or well P/A experience) would be desirable. Due to high volume of applications, submitted applications may close before the deadline—please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons plc is committed to equal opportunity and diversity; we encourage applications from all backgrounds and, as a Disability Confident employer, we offer interview opportunities to disabled candidates meeting the minimum criteria for the role.