Marine Design Engineer

Southampton

Circa £45K

Permanent

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, our client is looking to recruit a Technical Engineer.

Overall Purpose of The Job          

To undertake the role of Technical Engineer (Blanks/Design), ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with quality management system, group policies and marine industry standards.

To take responsibility for, and direct the financial, service, quality, health & safety aspects of project delivery that meet or exceed customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks    

• Embrace the company safety culture, report all safety observations to avoid escalation of unsafe acts
• To support the Technical Manager and Senior PM in the delivery of the Operations, Special Projects and Marine Construction Projects
• To plan, supervise, manage and perform tasks such as but not limited to; feasibility studies, design studies, detail design, plan approval work, site supervision, specification writing, cost estimating
• To assist in the business development and sales by writing proposals for ITTs
• Monitoring the technical and financial performance of projects
• To support the Technical Manager & Senior Project Manager in the development of technical and project management capability (people, processes and tools) within the company
• Liaise with onsite customer to ensure expectations and requirements are met or exceeded.
• Maintain qualifications for offshore deployment in line with Industry Standards
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on current health and safety methods of working in order to supervise a project and its personnel and advise appropriately

Workshop Management

• As part of a succession plan for the Technical Manager, to act as line manager for the company, Southampton based technical staff and the purchasing & stores officer
• Responsible for the management of the effective delivery of plant and facilities maintenance for the company
• Responsible for the management vehicle maintenance

Essential Skills/Qualifications     

• Engineering qualification in Marine / Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification commensurate with the position
• Computer literate with knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Professional (including MS Project), also knowledge of bespoke design software i.e. AutoCAD, Mathcad, FEA.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance up to UK Secret

Desirable            

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in afloat ship repair on in- shore/offshore diving projects

What you can expect in return? 

Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

• Group Personal Pension Plan and Death in Service
• Income Protection Insurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Holiday Entitlement – 5 weeks paid annual leave is provided to all Employees and in addition there are 8 days public holidays.
• Sickness Benefit - At the discretion of the company, up to 3 months Sickness Benefit can be paid per annum.