Senior Marine Engineer; Positioning

About The Role

Assurance Services is a department of approximately 170 people dedicated to assurance services across various sectors. Our department is organised into two sections: the Project Assurance section, which provides the assurance services from the new building design phase up to the commissioning phase of assets, and the Asset Assurance section, which focuses on providing assurance services for operating assets such as offshore platforms, ships & onshore gas networks.

Our complete cycle of services makes us a key contributor to the management of the energy trilemma (energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability) and energy transition. Our markets cover a broad range of energy sectors including upstream Oil & Gas, offshore Renewable Energy and any applications serving the energy industry.

As an engineer in our Dynamic Positioning team, you will join a team of specialists who love finding innovative solutions to our energy industry’s most challenging problems. Based from our Aberdeen office, you’ll be collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping to deliver career and industry-defining projects to help Safeguard Life, Property and Environment.

You will use your marine engineering expertise to support the delivery of Dynamic Positioning (DP) System assurance activities, helping clients verify that their vessels’ Dynamic Positioning systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. This will include reviewing technical documentation, attending vessels to witness trials, and acting as an independent technical authority for DP system assurance.

You will be given a development path that includes virtual and in‑person courses, providing opportunities to meet colleagues across the country and continents, improve technical skills, and pursue career goals. We encourage opportunities for personal growth through our 70‑20‑10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching & 10% training) to support ongoing career development.

• Attend vessels as an independent witness, recording results from approved trial programmes.
• Review FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and trial programmes in line with industry guidelines.
• Develop FMEAs and author proving trials.
• Review and author IMCA M190 / M191 compliant trial programmes.
• Additional
  • Offshore client rep attendances.
  • Development of marine operating procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Perform SIMOPS assessments and marine risk evaluations for multi‑vessel operations.

Our team comprises specialists from a variety of technical backgrounds and experiences. We look for a commitment to safeguarding life, property and environment, passion for solving technical problems, and eagerness to grow within a dynamic environment. Additionally, we seek the following:

• A solid marine operational background, ideally gained on offshore support vessels (e.g., drillship, dive vessel, PLV, CLV, AHTS, SOV) at the level of Chief Engineer / Second Engineer would be desirable.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of marine regulatory and statutory requirements (Class rules), industry assurance standards, and guidelines (IMCA, OCIMF, MTS).
• Experience reviewing or developing FMEA studies.
• Familiarity with closed‑bus power systems and battery/hybrid installations (highly advantageous).
• A collaborative, service‑mindful approach with the ability to simplify complex issues, and offer solutions. Experience delivering and selling consultancy / advisory services would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills. Proficient in technical report writing, fluent in English written and verbal.
• Self‑driven and motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Current offshore safety certification desirable; e.g., BOSIET / FOET / GWO.
• Must hold a current/valid ENG1 or OEUK Medical for offshore work.

• Excellent ongoing career progression opportunities.
• Non‑contractual profit share scheme.
• Flexible working options, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave.
• Well‑being benefits including private medical or…