Project Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Whittaker Engineering are looking to recruit a project engineer for our busy engineering department.
This role would be based at our Stonehaven offices, working within the project engineering team to oversee the timely delivery of manufacturing jobs and offshore projects to client milestones, within budget and to the highest quality.
The applicant will have broad project engineering experience, ideally a background of working on a wide variety of offshore projects/assets e.g. topside, subsea, mechanical and fabrication projects. Previous experience in seeing a project through from concept to completion in a project engineering role would be beneficial.
A degree in a relevant mechanical engineering field or similar discipline would be advantageous but is not essential. Offshore experience would also be of benefit but not essential. The applicant must have proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent working conditions, remuneration package and benefits are available. Travel throughout the UK and overseas may be required on occasion.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and available to commute to our Stonehaven office.
Email CV’s to hradmin@whittakereng.com
See www.whittakereng.comfor company information
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stonehaven: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/07/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Engineer roles across Whittaker Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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