James Fisher and Sons plc
Project Engineer
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About The Role
Project Engineer
Inchinnan, Glasgow
Full-time, Permanent
Please note that this role requires security checks and SC Clearance.
The Role
We are a specialised team operating at the forefront of defence maritime engineering, dedicated to delivering the technical requirements of complex UK defence contracts. Our work spans commercial and military diving environments, with a strong focus on the design, development, and operation of advanced dive systems and naval technologies. As we continue to expand our capabilities, we are seeking individuals who bring a solid understanding of UK Defence Standards and hands-on experience within diving, maritime, or naval systems. Joining us means becoming part of a proactive, high-performing project team committed to innovation, precision, and supporting critical defence operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure project objectives are being met and work to create more efficient methods and maintain profitability in Project Delivery.
- Communicate engineering updates regularly and effectively with all stakeholders.
- Where appropriate, assist in the preparation of project proposals, timeframes, schedules, and budgets. This includes preparation of reports as needed to support Department metrics, goals, or processes.
- Monitor and track obsolescence issues and own obsolescence management activities.
- Monitor and track Technical Queries and own Technical Query management process.
- Ensure technical database is accurately configured.
- Support of the Quality Supplier Management System.
- Ensure compliance with relevant defence and industry standards.
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What we’re looking for:
- Sound knowledge of general engineering principles.
- Experienced working in teams of varied disciplines.
- Strong user of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with PLM system for storage and control of engineering documentation.
- HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally electrical.
- Knowledge of UK Defence Standards.
- Knowledge and experience of commercial and military diving and dive systems.
- Naval system design and/or operation experience.
Why join us?
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.
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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD here
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
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