Senior Mechanical Engineer, Defence Infra (Hybrid)

ASSYSTEM; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1–2 days remote work per week

Hybrid work from Glasgow

Job summary

Assystem is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support defence infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. You will lead mechanical activities from design through commissioning, review technical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

The role offers a hybrid pattern with Glasgow city centre where 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience on complex projects.
• Experience working in safety-critical or high-hazard environments.
• Design assurance, technical review and governance experience.
• Knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities across major infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Support optioneering studies and development of innovative engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support safety case development, hazard identification and risk management activities.
• Produce and review technical reports, assessments and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical assurance of contractor methods, risk assessments and work packages.
• Oversee construction, installation and deconstruction activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning activities, ensuring operational readiness.
• Drive compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Quality standards.
• Contribute to technical guidance, knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives.

Job description

Assystem is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support defence infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. You will lead mechanical activities from design through commissioning, review technical documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

The role offers a hybrid pattern with Glasgow city centre where 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.