Marine Advisor

ARM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Marine Advisor to join their Offshore Wind project team in Kingston Upon Thames. This role entails providing expert maritime advice and working closely with various engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of relevant experience, strong operational background, and command an offshore vessel. This position is a 6-month contract offering a hybrid working model with flexible hours, emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model with flexible hours

Outside IR35

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a Senior Officer on offshore vessels.
• Must command an offshore vessel.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work and documentation for vessels used in marine operations.
• Create technical specifications for vessels supporting offshore activities.
• Review technical bid evaluations and proposals.
• Establish procedures and method statements for marine operations.
• Participate in marine assurance processes.
• Contribute to offshore engineering methods and project execution strategies.
• Engage in HAZID, HAZOP, and other formal risk assessment processes.

Skills

Maritime expertise

Operational background

Proficient in MS Office

Ability to command an offshore vessel

Education

Master STCW II/2 or relevant degree

Job description

Marine Advisor

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract
IR35 Status: Outside
Location: Kingston Upon Thames
Working Model: Hybrid - Smart Working options and flexible hours to support work-life balance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Marine Advisor to join our Offshore Wind project team within the Installation Method department. This role involves providing expert maritime advice across multiple projects and collaborating with engineering, procurement, HSE, quality, and planning disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work and documentation for vessels used in marine operations.
• Create technical specifications for vessels supporting offshore activities.
• Review technical bid evaluations and proposals.
• Establish procedures and method statements for marine operations.
• Participate in marine assurance processes.
• Contribute to offshore engineering methods and project execution strategies related to vessel operations.
• Engage in HAZID, HAZOP, and other formal risk assessment processes.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Master STCW II/2 (Unrestricted) with command experience preferred, or lower CoC with relevant degree.
• Experience: 10-15 years as a Senior Officer on offshore vessel types, with strong operational background.
• Technical Skills: Ability to command an offshore vessel.
• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

What We Offer

• 6-month contractor position.
• Outside IR35.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• Location: Kingston Upon Thames.
• Applicants must reside in the UK and hold full, permanent UK right‑to‑work status. Sponsorship is not available.