Marine Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and telecommunications company seeks a Freighter & Marine Engineer for operations in South-East London. This role involves overseeing mobilization procedures, designing equipment, and managing projects while ensuring compliance with international regulations. Ideal candidates will possess solid marine engineering knowledge, relevant certifications, and effective coordination skills, enabling them to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in marine engineering and associated systems.
• Knowledge of ISPS code and port operations.
• Proficient in standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage freighter mobilization and transfer operations.
• Design and maintain cable handling equipment.
• Supervise teams and control QHSE standards.

Skills

Marine Engineering knowledge

Vessel stability calculation

Computer Aided Design

Basic Electrical Engineering Principles

Electrical Power concepts

Engineering Mathematics

Offshore Safety knowledge

Vessel itinerary planning

Coordination in port operations

Communication skills

Education

Basic MCA Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Freighter & Marine Engineer to join our client’s team, based in South-East London.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Marine Engineering knowledge and understanding of general engineering systems on board ships, ships machinery, and hydraulic systems.
• Basic knowledge of vessel stability calculation, On board steel work, Computer Aided Design
• Materials in Marine Engineering: Understanding of an 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 ordinary differential circuit equation.
• Offshore Safety: Lifting and Sling.
• Shipping Qualifications and Skills: Experienced in vessel itinerary planning, with a practical knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code; Knowledge and experience of coordination in port operations of small and large vessels. Experience of dealing with international regulatory authorities and port agents would be advantageous.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint), and holder of a basic MCA Certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, with the flexibility to support remote works and travel requirements.
• Highly proactive motivated and positive 'can do' attitude with a hands on approach.
• People focused, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Management of freighter mobilization, transfer operations worldwide for telecommunications cable and associated submerged equipment.
• Design of cable storage and cable handling equipment.
• Managing fabrication, commissioning, and planned maintenance of cable handling equipment.
• Team supervision, QHSE and costs control of freighter and depot operations.
• Working in close conjunction with Project Mangers, and Vessel crew.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package.