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
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