To provide and apply technical expertise in marine engineering to influence the design, construction and conversion of a variety of vessels in the marine, offshore, defence and renewable sectors.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide expertise in our marine engineering consultancy capability
- Consult with clients and interpret their requirements and needs
- Manage marine design and consultancy projects, including tendering
- Travel and on-site attendance for marine surveys in the UK or overseas
- Preparation of equipment and system layouts and schematics e.g., ship systems or engine room layouts for new build and conversion projects
- Undertake Plan review of specifications, drawings, diagrams, and other technical submissions in accordance with the established procedures
- Monitor and co-ordinate ship repairs, refits, conversions, and new builds to ensure that the work follows the approved drawings and specifications and complies with acceptable marine standards
- Oversight of inspection and testing of machinery and systems
- Stay abreast of relevant legislation and developments in marine equipment and technology
- Mentor and develop staff with less experience in marine engineering through informal channels
Skills and Experience
- Around 10 years in the marine shipping industry
- Experience in playing a primary role in a marine design or advisory environment and an ability to allocate decision making and other responsibilities to the appropriate person, inside or outside a project team
- Proven success with project management of significant contracts/projects
- Good knowledge/awareness of ship design and shipyard practices
- Experience in interpreting and applying Classification Society, IMO and other rules and standards
- Previous consultancy experience
- Planning or supervision of newbuild or conversion projects
Qualifications and Accreditations
- Qualification in Marine/Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Degree, HND, or equivalent)
- Merchant Navy Engineer Certificate of Competency, Second Engineer Unlimited or equivalent qualification and sea going experience or Royal Navy equivalent
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
- Merchant Navy Engineering Certificate of Competency, Chief Engineer Unlimited or Royal Navy equivalent