Project Engineer Mech. Electrical

Wärtsilä; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company in Havant is seeking a Project Engineer to manage marine pump systems projects. Responsibilities include project management, compliance with engineering standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has experience in mechanical/electrical fields. This is a hybrid position with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering especially Mechanical / Electrical.
• Experience with pump systems is desirable.
• Must be eligible for SC level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Engineering projects related to marine pump systems.
• Ensure compliance with Engineering Business Management System.
• Create reports and presentations as needed.

Skills

Project management

Technical specification

Time management

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree BEng (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical, Naval, or other Engineering

CEng or working towards

Tools

Pump systems

Job description

Overview

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. We turn Wärtsilians' purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. We aim to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future, pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology to create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future. Want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Project Engineer – Mech / Elec (Pump systems) to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent, and the preferred location is Havant, Hampshire, but hybrid working arrangements are possible.

Responsibilities

• Project management and technical specification, configuration, and support activities for externally manufactured electro/mechanical products, especially related to pump systems for vessels.
• On time delivery and correct quality of product manufacture and support data for above products.
• Project monitoring and recording changes.
• Compliance with Export Control requirements.
• Time management and general organisational skills.
• Develop knowledge base of product specification and integration within wider team.
• Work well within the Engineering and the wider WDSL team.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Project Engineer responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Engineering projects especially related to marine pump systems.
• Ensure compliance to specific codes and adherence to the Engineering Business Management System (BMS) and the overall company BMS.
• Work closely with the Systems and the Design teams to create requirements capture and other relevant documentation for a project.
• Ensure that changes are recorded according to the BMS.
• Liaise with the main project stakeholders, internal and external parties.
• Delegate tasks to the team, work closely with the Project Manager and the Engineering Managers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary projects (Mechanical / Electrical).
• Maintain compliance with all relevant data control requirements.
• Create reports and presentations as needed.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Mentor junior members of staff.
• Work harmoniously with other company functions.

Qualifications

• Degree BEng (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical, Naval, Aerospace, or other Engineering or Scientific disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computing).
• CEng or working towards.
• Working experience in the field of Engineering especially Mechanical / Electrical.
• Experience with pump systems is desirable.
• Mid – senior level position.
• Must be eligible for SC level clearance.

(In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.)

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Dr Alkistis Karabela, Deputy GM Engineering, [e-mail] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 09.10.2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.