Freighter Marine Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine sector is seeking a Freighter Marine Engineer in London. The role involves managing mobilization and operations for telecommunications cable. Candidates should have strong marine engineering knowledge and be willing to travel extensively. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on diverse projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Marine Engineering knowledge from working onboard.
• Basic knowledge of vessel stability calculation and electrical power.

Responsibilities

• Management of freighter mobilization and transfer operations.
• Design of cable storage and handling equipment.
• Team supervision and QHSE control.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Education

Basic MCA Certification

Tools

Computer Aided Design

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Freighter Marine Engineer - London - up to £55k basic + 120% uplift when travelling

Responsibilities:

1. Management of freighter mobilization, transfer operations worldwide for telecommunications cable and associated submerged equipment
2. Design of cable storage and cable handling equipment
3. Managing fabrication, commissioning, and planned maintenance of cable handling equipment
4. Team supervision, QHSE, and costs control of freighter and depot operations
5. Working in close conjunction with Project Managers and Vessel crew
6. The role involves extensive travel worldwide up to 70% of the time

Desired Education, Training, and Qualifications

• Marine Engineering knowledge from working onboard and understanding of general engineering systems on ships, machinery, and hydraulic systems
• Basic knowledge of vessel stability calculation, onboard steel work, Computer Aided Design
• Materials in Marine Engineering: overview of metals used in the marine environment
• Basic Electrical Engineering Principles: DC Circuit Theory; AC Circuit Theory
• Electrical Power: DC Machines - basic theory; AC circuit theory diagrams, power factor
• Engineering Mathematics: basic understanding of first and second order differential circuit equations
• Lifting and Sling, Offshore Safety
• Shipping Qualifications and Skills: vessel itinerary planning; practical knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code; experience of coordination in port operations of small and large vessels; experience dealing with international regulatory authorities and port agents is an advantage
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint), and Basic MCA Certification
• Must be able and willing to travel internationally

Desired Personal Attitude

• Highly proactive, motivated, and positive 'can-do' attitude, with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, supporting remote work and travel requirements
• People-focused, with effective communication and interpersonal skills

If you wish to apply, please send your CV to Jack - [emailprotected] or call [phone]