Marine Vessel Engineer - Structural

Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant

Contract:

Inside IR35. Advise. Influence. Deliver Excellence at Sea.

This is a consulting-focused contract role. You will shape decisions, optimise systems, and influence engineering outcomes across the full vessel lifecycle.

• Provide expert consulting advice across critical vessel systems, including HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural disciplines.
• Lead technical assessments covering HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems performance and integration.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cross‑discipline issues spanning HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural engineering challenges.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert supporting design reviews using advanced tools such as FORAN.
• Advise on upgrades, refits, and modifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic consulting input.
• Support stakeholders during dry dock, commissioning, and in‑service phases with high‑level technical expertise.

• Strong consulting experience across at least one of the following disciplines: HVAC systems (ventilation, chilled water, air quality control), Hydraulics systems (fluid power, control, actuation), Electrical systems (power distribution, diagnostics, control systems), or Structural engineering (integrity, fatigue, modifications, and repair).
• Proven ability to assess and optimise HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of marine regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and Class requirements.
• Experience advising on system upgrades, maintenance strategies, and performance analytics.
• Familiarity with digital ship design tools such as FORAN.

• Consultant mindset with the ability to influence and guide engineering decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

• Qualification in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Extensive hands‑on and consulting experience across vessel systems, including HVAC and Hydraulics.
• Ability to operate strategically across Electrical and Structural domains.
• Experience with digital ship design tools such as FORAN.
• Desirable certifications across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, or Structural specialisms.