Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Job in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, PA4, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18

Job specializations:

Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 70000.00 YEAR

Altrad are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join the team based in Renfrew. The successful candidate will lead testing and equipment qualification projects across a range of engineering applications. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with project leadership in a dynamic testing environment.

Key Deliverables

Lead testing and equipment qualification projects from tender through to completion.
Design and develop bespoke test rigs and test setups.
Manage project safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Specify instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Analyse test data and produce technical reports.
Lead project kick-offs, toolbox talks, and stakeholder engagement.
To produce Test and Equipment Qualification technical tenders which meet our customers requirements, having clear capture strategies and which can be delivered safely on time and to budget.
Project Lead on Test and Equipment Qualification contracts ensuring that all technical and project requirements are suitably managed, addressed and delivered in a safe manner and within budget.
To lead project kick off meetings, Safe Setting to work Toolbox talks and oversight of project activates carried out by other Asset Management functions.
To provide expertise in the field of Testing and Equipment Qualification in support of the Department’s activities.
To interpret client project requirements and specify test rig set-up, instrumentation and data acquisition needs to fulfil contractual agreements.
To carry out concept design and subsequent calculations on bespoke test rigs fabricated within the department to carry out component testing contracts.
To project manage allocated TEQ projects to safe on time and on budget completion.
Assist with the negotiation of and capturing of any contractual variations to the original defined work scope.
To ensure that all test contracts are professionally presented and always fit for visitor viewing.
To stop any work being carried out within bay/lab environments which is deemed not in-line with the standards expected.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

BEng (2:1 Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and structural design.
Experience delivering engineering projects and producing technical documentation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition is desirable.