Marine Design Engineer

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