Marine Engineer

Simpson Booth Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Gym Membership

Health and fitness allowances

Job summary

Simpson Booth Ltd. seeks a skilled Marine Engineer to join a team delivering advanced marine propulsion and floating system projects. You will contribute to design, analysis, and operation across FPSO, Oil & Gas, LNG, and offshore sectors.

The role requires hands-on marine engineering and experience with floating applications, alongside CAD proficiency and knowledge of relevant standards. Hybrid 4 days in office, London area, with opportunities for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in marine design/advisory environments with decision-making responsibilities.
• FPSO or floating systems experience highly desirable; general floating experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development, analysis, and optimization of marine systems, structures, and components.
• Develop Model Based Systems Engineering capability as projects grow.
• Provide marine engineering expertise across lifecycle stages from concept to completion.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Prepare equipment layouts, ship systems, and engine room schematics for new builds or conversions.
• Review specifications and drawings; participate in technical meetings and client liaison.
• Act as discipline lead in projects and in business development activities.

Skills

Marine engineering

Floating applications

CAD (AutoCAD)

First principles analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine/Mechanical/Ocean Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our Client is a marine power pioneer, leading the development of advanced technology for commercial shipping and maritime applications. We are supporting them on an exclusive basis in their search for a dynamic and motivated Marine Engineer to join their team on a permanent staff basis.

This industry is at an exciting inflection point and is transitioning from theoretical R&D to feasibility, framework and fleet readiness planning. Our Client is a leading player in this sector collaborating with global maritime and energy powerhouses to drive zero-emission maritime power and advanced marine propulsion technology.

The Role

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Marine Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on experience in marine engineering, with a strong background in floating applications (e.g FPSO, Oil and Gas etc) marine systems design and/or operation. The Marine Engineer will provide and apply technical expertise in marine engineering to influence the design, construction and/or conversion of a variety of floating application and vessels in the marine, offshore and renewable sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to diverse marine engineering projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation in the maritime industry.

Working from a beautiful, sought-after London Business Park, you will join a small, rapidly-growing highly skilled team, sit alongside and learn from diverse technical capabilities (including reactor technology specialists) and contribute to an industry-defining mission.

Key Responsibilities

Take a senior role in the design development, analysis, and optimisation of marine systems, structures, and components with a focus on marine systems.

Develop the Model Based Systems Engineering capability as project maturity and complexity develops.

Provide marine engineering expertise to projects at various lifecycle stages; from conception to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulations and standards.

Conduct technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for marine engineering discipline.

Preparation of equipment and system layouts and schematics e.g., ship systems or engine room layouts for new build and/or conversion projects

Undertake Plan review of specifications, drawings, diagrams, and other technical submissions in accordance with the established procedures. This will entail substantiation of comments and attendance of technical meetings as well as company representation activity.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to designers and project managers.

Act as a discipline leader in both project settings and company related activities, including but limited to, business development settings, research and innovation activities, company events, conferences etc.

Prepare tender documentation for new projects.

Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to understand project requirements, address concerns, and ensure project success.

Be able to meet with a wide variety of maritime and nuclear industry stakeholders and interpret their needs in describable tasks that can be conducted and subsequently delivered.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop innovative solutions and design concepts that meet project objectives and client needs.

Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and modelling activities using specialised software tools and methodologies.

Participate in industry conferences, workshops, and forums to share insights, exchange knowledge, and build relationships within the maritime community.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

Experience working on floating applications (FPSO / Semi-Sub / Oil & Gas / LNG / Floating Wind etc) is essential.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in playing a primary role in a marine design or advisory environment and ability to allocate decision making inside or outside a project team.

FPSO experience is highly desirable and general floating experience is essential.

Good knowledge/awareness of ship design and shipyard practices.

Direct experience managing contracts or projects.

Experience in interpreting and applying Classification Society, IMO and other rules and standards.

Direct experience in multidisciplinary design projects in the nuclear and / or marine industry.

Comfortable with completing calculation using both first principles and computational methods.

Comfortable with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably AutoCAD.

Critical thinking skills and ability to manage design uncertainties and identify risk mitigations.

Applicants must possess valid UK right-to-work documentation prior to commencement with relevant evidence of citizenship of a US Department of Energy Part 810 authorised country.

Our Client offers a distinctly competitive benefits package including Private Health Insurance, a competitive pension scheme, a leading gym membership, health and fitness allowances, and many more. This can be discussed directly.

Hybrid Working

4 days in office, 1 day from home.