Osbit
Designs and builds bespoke offshore engineering systems for foundation, cable, lifting, access, burial and well‑intervention.
Osbit Engineer: Mechanical
Design, develop, and deliver mechanical systems for offshore wind projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is based in Edinburgh with occasional required site work and travel abroad to visit customers, suppliers, and support assembly programmes. • Design innovative engineering systems from concept to detailed design while maintaining technical excellence. • Manage project deliverables to support on‑schedule delivery. • Coordinate supplier progress through regular meetings and on‑site support. • Prepare technical documentation, design calculations, and review third‑party documentation. • Conduct testing, commissioning, and mobilisation activities. • Liaise with finance, HSSEQ, and other business functions for guidance and support. • Share knowledge and insights with teammates via working groups and presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system design
- ▸deliverables management
- ▸supplier coordination
- ▸documentation
- ▸testing commissioning
- ▸site visits
What You Bring
The Mechanical Engineer at Osbit is the technical cornerstone of the company's success, driving projects from concept through delivery. The role demands a blend of technical skill, strong communication, and lateral thinking to meet specifications, budget, and timelines. The position offers opportunities to own work and make a tangible impact in the fast‑growing offshore wind sector. Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Structural, Offshore, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, and be proficient with Autodesk Inventor, hand calculations, Staad and FEA. These qualifications provide the foundation for designing and analysing offshore engineering systems. The ideal candidate is open‑minded, eager to learn, an excellent communicator, self‑motivated, detail‑focused, and adaptable when faced with unexpected challenges.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸naval architecture
- ▸autodesk inventor
- ▸staad
- ▸fea
- ▸communication
Benefits
Osbit promotes a supportive, fun workplace and provides a suite of UK benefits, including daily lunch and refreshments, pension, Vitality healthcare, holiday purchase, bike‑to‑work and EV rental schemes, access to a Myers‑Briggs practitioner and coaching, plus annual social events.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time