Job Description
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen that will oversee the delivery of a maritime project, ensuring effective coordination across engineering teams and smooth progression through key project stages. The role involves working closely with technical stakeholders to support mechanical and systems‑related activities.
* Location: Aberdeen
* On Site: 5x a week
* Clearance: SC
* Experience Level: Mid - Senior
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day‑to‑day project management activities, including planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
* Support the capture, clarification, and management of mechanical and systems requirements.
* Coordinate reviews and checks of mechanical system elements to ensure alignment with project needs.
* Facilitate communication between engineering teams and maintain clear visibility of risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Prepare project updates, documentation, and reports for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Experience working on technical or engineering‑focused projects.
* Understanding of mechanical and systems requirements processes.
* Ability to support requirements capture, clarification, and traceability.
* Familiarity with reviewing or checking mechanical system elements.
* Strong organisational and coordination abilities within multidisciplinary teams.
* Good communication skills for engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Comfortable working in a structured project environment with defined milestones and deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working on maritime, sonar, or other complex engineering projects.
* Understanding of systems engineering practices, including interface management and verification activities.
* Familiarity with mechanical system design, integration, or environmental considerations.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle & Tech Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Life insurance & Pension Scheme
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.