Overview of Role
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
Essential
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
Desirable
Undertaking ship surveys
Previous consultancy experience
Planning or supervision of newbuild or conversion projects
Skills and Experience
Qualifications and Accreditations
Essential
Qualification in Marine/Mechanical Engineering either in the form of an Engineering Degree, HND or equivalent.
or
Merchant Navy Engineer Certificate of Competency, Second Engineer Unlimited or equivalent qualification and sea going experience or Royal Navy equivalent
Desirable
Chartered Engineer
or
Merchant Navy Engineering Certificate of Competency, Chief Engineer Unlimited or Royal Navy equivalent
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