Mechanical Design Engineer

Geoquip Marine Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private Healthcare

Income Protection

Life Assurance

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Gym Membership Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee events

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of cutting-edge equipment for offshore projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring ideas to life, with hands-on involvement in vessel mobilizations and system upgrades. You will play a vital role in ensuring that all engineering practices meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With a focus on career growth in a rapidly expanding sector, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in offshore geotechnical solutions. Join a forward-thinking team and take your engineering career to new heights!

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture preferred.
• Experience in marine, drilling, or offshore construction is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop technical documentation for equipment mobilizations.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication Skills

Design Engineering

Fabrication Supervision

Project Planning

Education

Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Professional Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAD Software

Job description

At Geoquip Marine, our Engineering, Design, and Development team plays a crucial role in supporting our entire drilling fleet, ensuring every project is executed safely and efficiently. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, modifying, and optimizing cutting-edge equipment to meet project demands worldwide.

This is more than just a design role—you’ll see your ideas come to life with hands-on involvement in vessel mobilizations, layout improvements, and system upgrades. If you're ready to take your engineering career offshore and beyond, keep reading.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Bring ideas from concept to installation with sound engineering practices.
• Planning, preparing, designing and implementing of spread and equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
• Assists in rig mobilization and demobilization as required around the world.
• Advancing and developing existing geotechnical investigation spreads.
• Familiar with Integrated Management System (IMS), Design Engineering and Technical Support.
• Develop technical documentation and specifications for the equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
• Ensuring equipment and its operation is in compliance with all the relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Driver for standards and quality to ensure output is maintained to the highest standards.
• Follows Geoquip Marine policies and procedures and performs all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work System.
• Promote and be responsible for the implementation and follow up of the Company’s high level HSE rules and requirements during investment projects.

Secondary Job Function:

• Be familiar with rules of classification societies, international organizations and proper implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies. Understand Project Planning and the development & execution.
• ‘Hands-On’ use of CAD and structural design software programs.
• Develop and write technical documentation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Education: Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or Naval Architecture (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Professional Certification preferred).

Experience: Background in design engineering, ideally in marine, drilling, offshore construction, oil & gas, or renewable energy.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.

Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Hands-On Approach: Experience with fabrication supervision and equipment installation.

What’s in It for You?

• Opportunity for career growth – Gain valuable experience in a growing sector with career development opportunities.
• Be part of an innovative and growing company making an impact in offshore geotechnical solutions.
• In return a competitive salary is on offer along with the benefits below.

Please note – full work rights for the UK are essential for this position. We are unable to sponsor.

What can we offer?

• Flexible working
• Private Healthcare with Eye Care & Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Highly competitive salary
• Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Gym Membership Scheme
• Join our People and Culture team for fun employee events.