Job Title: Marine Systems Engineer
Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: North Bristol (+ Field Travel when required)
About the Company A leading international marine consultancy is seeking a skilled and motivated Marine Systems Engineer to join their growing technical team. This organisation delivers cutting-edge consulting and technical solutions to clients across the global ports, harbours, and marine energy sectors.
Their work spans risk assessments, designated person services, mooring and cargo terminal consultancy, GIS/AIS data analysis, and specialist expertise in vessel traffic services (VTS) systems and support.
About the Role This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on delivering, installing, and supporting mission-critical marine technology systems—primarily in the UK, with occasional overseas travel.
As a Marine Systems Engineer, you’ll be working on systems such as vessel traffic monitoring, AIS networks, and coastal surveillance. You'll play a key role in troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading marine electronics, while providing technical guidance to clients and collaborating with internal teams on complex solutions.
The ability to travel at short notice, and occasionally for up to two weeks, is required.
Key Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and support VTS and coastal surveillance systems
Develop system design drawings and technical proposals for client review
Conduct on-site and remote troubleshooting using system health tools
Deliver against service-level agreements and client expectations
Provide operator and technical training as needed
Perform Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
Produce clear system documentation and layout diagrams
Contribute to tenders and technical proposals for new business
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projects
Mentor junior colleagues and support knowledge-sharing within the team
Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for innovation What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience:
HNC/HND or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (degree desirable)
Experience with marine electronics: radar (analogue & solid state), AIS, VHF, EO systems
Hands-on experience installing and supporting VTS systems
Comfortable working at height and familiar with associated safety standards
Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and communication skills
Background in marine navigation, telecoms, or network systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software
Valid UK driving licence
Permanent right to work in the UK is required (no sponsorship available) Desirable Attributes:
Apprenticeship or early practical training in electronics, electrical systems, or radio comms
Familiarity with tendering, proposal writing, and cost estimation
Formal project delivery experience or qualifications (e.g. PMP, Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, from operators to executive level Ready to Apply? If you're a technically skilled engineer with a passion for marine systems and a readiness to work on challenging, real-world projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Only applicants with UK work entitlement can be considered—no sponsorship is offered for this role