Job Description

Navantia UK is launching an exciting new project at our yard in Methil, Scotland, and we are looking for experienced Work Pack Engineers to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme in heavy engineering sector, working across disciplines such as welding, plating, piping, fitting, mechanical, and steelwork.

About the Role

As a Work Pack Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering work packs that support production activities across the yard. You will ensure that engineering, planning, and safety requirements are fully integrated into each work package, enabling efficient execution and delivery of the project.

You will work closely with production teams, supervisors, and project managers to translate design and engineering requirements into practical, safe, and achievable work instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and issue detailed work packs for production activities across welding, plating, piping, fitting, mechanical, and steelwork disciplines. Ensure work packs include all necessary drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. Liaise with engineering, planning, and production teams to coordinate schedules and resolve technical queries. Monitor progress against work packs, identifying risks, delays, or issues and proposing solutions. Support the integration of health, safety, and environmental requirements into all work instructions. Provide technical guidance to supervisors and trades, ensuring clarity and accuracy in work pack content. Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing completed work packs and capturing lessons learned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of heavy engineering disciplines (welding, plating, piping, fitting, mechanical, steelwork). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills to liaise effectively across engineering, planning, and production teams. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.

Education & Experience

Background in engineering or production within heavy engineering, or related industries. Experience in preparing or managing work packs for complex projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project planning tools.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to be part of a new and exciting project in Methil, contributing to the success of a programme that will have a lasting impact on the industry. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in heavy engineering disciplines will directly support the safe and efficient delivery of our project.

Apply now to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of one of Scotland's most exciting new projects.

Additional information

Equal Opportunity

: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person