Job Description
Project Engineer
Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Role Overview
The Project Engineer acts as the primary point of contact between the business and its customers regarding the technical and commercial delivery of Gas Generator Repair & Overhaul projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects through the full overhaul cycle, ensuring customer requirements, contractual milestones, and financial objectives are achieved while maintaining high technical and service standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation offering strong career development, exposure to international projects, and a highly technical working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational
* Manage engines and rotating equipment through the overhaul and repair cycle.
* Translate customer contracts and orders into technical work instructions.
* Interpret inspection findings, investigation reports, and test results.
* Compile and issue technical and financial reports in line with contractual and internal requirements.
* Provide technical support to customers when required.
* Maintain fleet and customer operational statistics.
Planning & Coordination
* Provide regular project status reports to customers and management.
* Support financial and material forecasting activities.
* Coordinate schedules internally and with customer representatives.
* Ensure contractual milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
Commercial Responsibilities
* Support the agreement of work scopes and final quotation values with customers.
* Prepare and submit quotations, tender responses, and commercial proposals.
* Ensure invoices are submitted and processed in a timely manner.
* Monitor project financial performance and support revenue targets.
* Manage and support delivery of high-value contracts.
General Responsibilities
* Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
* Ensure administration and reporting duties are completed accurately and on time.
* Collaborate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
* Promote safe working practices and compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, operational performance, and environmental practices.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications
* Engineering qualification or apprenticeship required.
Experience
* Strong technical understanding of rotating equipment and/or aero-derivative gas turbines.
* Experience working within engineering, maintenance, overhaul, or repair environments would be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet contractual deadlines.
* Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
* High level of computer literacy.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
* Understanding of Health & Safety requirements within engineering environments.
* Flexible approach to travel, including occasional overseas customer visits.
What’s on Offer
* Excellent salary and benefits package
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Exposure to international customers and projects
* Collaborative and technically focused environment
* Opportunity to work within a globally recognised engineering sector