Marine Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; South Shields; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in South Shields. This permanent role involves planning and delivering engineering projects for RN vessels, ensuring compliance with defence standards. You'll oversee the implementation of engineering upgrades, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to project reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a hands-on environment, making a significant impact on marine engineering projects. If you're passionate about engineering and seeking a challenging role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in project engineering within defence or marine sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of project delivery from request to execution.
• Liaise with stakeholders to develop and implement engineering solutions.

Skills

Technical Problem-Solving

Project Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Systems Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Marine Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project Management Tools (Prince 2 / APM)

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FINTEC recruit is seeking Marine Project Engineers for our marine client based in South Shields. This is a permanent role based on site where you will be part of the planning and delivery of engineering projects for RN vessels working within the commercial team. Salary is in the £35,000 to £40,000 range depending on experience plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in technical aspects/scopes of project delivery. Full cycle from initial request to execution and delivery of projects
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in developing and implementing engineering solutions
• Oversee engineering implementation of upgrades and modifications onboard vessels
• Provide engineering input & oversight both on-site and remotely when required
• Liaise with MOD representatives ensuring technical alignment and compliance with defence standards
• Support the preparation of detailed work packages; monitor and resolve technical issues
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to project reporting.
• Assist in cost and resource estimation, change control, and continuous improvement activities.
• Attend project client meetings as the lead engineer

Skills and Qualifications required for the Marine Project Engineer:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (or similar discipline).
• Experience of Royal Navy, RFA or MOD managed assets is desirable
• Knowledge of Classification Society, Flag State & defence specific regulations
• Proven experience in a project engineering role, ideally within defence or marine sectors.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with a hands-on understanding of engineering systems.
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with engineering project lifecycles, maintenance planning, and OEM coordination.
• Project Management training or certification (eg Prince 2 / APM or equivalent desirable (not an essential)

Full details of the Marine Project Engineer is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.