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Project Lead Engineer; Mechanical

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: ASSYSTEM
Full Time, Part Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Project Lead Engineer (Mechanical)

Your Mission as a Project Lead Engineer

Are you ready to take on a challenging role in the Client Engineering team supporting key technical assurance activities? We are looking for a Project Lead Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of mechanical Client work packages. Your work will involve the replacement and refurbishment of plant and equipment to meet modern standards.

What Youll Do
  • Lead a multi-discipline engineering team:
    Drive collaborative efforts to deliver top-notch solutions.
  • Support Client Project Manager:
    Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure project success.
  • Develop and manage work scopes:
    Shape project requirements and perform assurance activities.
  • Collaborate with BIM / CAD teams:
    Ensure designs meet project and stakeholder needs.
  • Review and accept project documentation:
    Maintain high standards in project drawings and documentation.
  • Supervise construction activities:
    Ensure compliance with design intent during project execution.
  • Chair meetings and design reviews:
    Lead discussions to drive project milestones.
  • Provide technical supervision:
    Oversee commissioning and decommissioning ensuring all safety and quality standards are met.
  • Deliver engineering presentations:
    Communicate effectively to stakeholders and team members.
  • Ensure safety and compliance:
    Uphold Environment Health Safety Security and Quality standards throughout the project.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of major engineering projects ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and quality. If youre passionate about leading engineering teams and driving successful project delivery we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

Key Attributes:

  • Qualification to degree level in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer status or able to attain chartered status (demonstration of continued professional development).
  • Mechanical background.
Experience in the following
  • Project engineering of work packages including site implementation / integration within a highly regulated environment.
  • Working fully autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Compliance with legislation and standards in a highly regulated industry.
  • Producing technical documentation e.g. technical reports, specifications, technical queries etc.
  • Liaison with range of stakeholders.
  • Basic health and safety training for site visits.
  • Nuclear safety case (desirable).

Additional Information :

Why join the Switchers community

Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE) holiday bonuses...

Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!

1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

SC Clearance required.

Sole UK National.

Hybrid working - Glasgow office 2-3 days a week.

Ideally Staff but Umbrella Contractor considered.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote and foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work:
No.

Employment Type:

Full-time.

Key Skills

Engineering, Account Management, Corporate Risk Management, Fireworks, Budgeting, Branding.

Experience:

years.

Vacancy: 1.

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