Senior Naval Structural Lead — Ship Construction

Semco Maritime A/S; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 850,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Semco Maritime A/S invites applications for a Senior Structural Lead to own structural construction for modern naval vessels. The role sits at the interface of engineering, procurement, planning, suppliers, and shipyard production, translating designs into practical construction strategies for safe execution.

You will drive design maturity through fabrication and delivery, coordinating interfaces and managing constructability risks with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in shipbuilding / ship construction.
• Familiarity with international classification rules (DNV, ABS) and naval/defence standards.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and 3D models.
• Fluency in English; Danish language skills are a significant advantage.
• Structured, quality‑focused approach with coordination and communication skills.
• Able to obtain a FE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Defining and planning the structural construction route from design to production.
• Leading the production engineering process and providing technical support to procurement.
• Serving as the technical point of contact for structural construction matters across departments and with suppliers.
• Managing resources, supervising assembly, and ensuring adherence to quality, schedule, and HSE standards.
• Supporting production planning to develop efficient and buildable solutions.

Skills

English fluency

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BSc or MSc in Marine/Mechanical/Welding Engineering

Tools

CAD (3D models)

Job description

Semco Maritime A/S invites applications for a Senior Structural Lead to own structural construction for modern naval vessels. The role sits at the interface of engineering, procurement, planning, suppliers, and shipyard production, translating designs into practical construction strategies for safe execution.

You will drive design maturity through fabrication and delivery, coordinating interfaces and managing constructability risks with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory standards.