Marine Vessel Engineer - Structural

Belcan; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is seeking a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant to provide high-value guidance across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical and Structural systems. You will influence decisions and shape outcomes across multidisciplinary projects throughout the vessel lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory work, compliance, and performance analytics, with FORAN as a key design tool. Expect involvement from concept through to in-service support on modern fleets.

Qualifications

• Experience across vessel systems design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL and class rules.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary assessments and reviews.
• Experience with upgrades, refits and performance analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural disciplines.
• Lead technical assessments and integration studies for complex systems.
• Diagnose cross-discipline issues and propose practical solutions.
• Support design reviews using FORAN and related tools.
• Advise on upgrades, refits and modifications with compliance focus.
• Drive efficiency, reliability and sustainability through strategic input.
• Support stakeholders during dry dock, commissioning and in-service phases.

Skills

HVAC systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Structural engineering

Regulatory compliance

Consulting leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Marine/Mechanical/Electrical/Structural Eng degree

Tools

FORAN

Job description

Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant

Contract: Inside IR35

Advise. Influence. Deliver Excellence at Sea.

Are you ready to operate at a strategic level, providing expert consulting insight across complex marine engineering systems?

We are seeking a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant to deliver high-value technical guidance across multidisciplinary projects, driving performance, compliance, and innovation for modern vessels.

This is a consulting-focused contract role, where your expertise will shape decisions, optimise systems, and influence engineering outcomes across the full vessel lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert consulting advice across critical vessel systems including HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural disciplines
• Lead technical assessments covering HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems performance and integration
• Diagnose and resolve complex cross-discipline issues spanning HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural engineering challenges
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting design reviews using advanced tools including FORAN
• Advise on upgrades, refits, and modifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
• Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic consulting input
• Support stakeholders during dry dock, commissioning, and in-service phases with high-level technical expertise

Your Expertise

• HVAC systems (ventilation, chilled water, air quality control)
• Hydraulics systems (fluid power, control, actuation)
• Electrical systems (power distribution, diagnostics, control systems)
• Structural engineering (integrity, fatigue, modifications and repair)
• Proven ability to assess and optimise HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems in operational environments
• Strong understanding of marine regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements)
• Experience advising on system upgrades, maintenance strategies, and performance analytics

What Sets You Apart

• A consultant mindset with the ability to influence and guide engineering decisions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary engineering environments
• A commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence

What You Bring

• Qualification in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• Extensive hands-on and consulting experience across vessel systems, including HVAC and Hydraulics
• Ability to operate strategically across Electrical and Structural domains
• Experience with digital ship design tools such as FORAN
• Desirable certifications across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, or Structural specialisms

Why Join Us?

• Operate as a trusted engineering consultant at the forefront of marine innovation
• Influence projects from concept design through to operational support
• Drive efficiency and sustainability across advanced fleets
• Work with cutting-edge tools, including FORAN, within high-performing technical teams

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in engineering consultancy and technical services. We specialise in delivering expert consulting solutions across marine, aerospace, defence, nuclear, and beyond???empowering organisations with high-quality engineering insight and innovation.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan