Senior Marine Engineer

  • Houlder Ltd.
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Apr 04, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

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