Naval Mechanical Engineer – Lifting & Handling Systems

Expleo; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy training

Competitive benefits

Collaborative team environment

On-site role in North-West UK

Job summary

Expleo seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support naval architecture work, focusing on ships lifting and handling systems, including launch and recovery systems. The role is on-site in the North-West UK, with 6+ months duration and potential travel as required.

You will develop and maintain system requirements, review designs, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, ensuring compliance with standards and client specifications throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience in naval/commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance.
• Member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with UK Engineering Council or ability to achieve within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system requirements, specifications, and functional descriptions.
• Define operating modes, load cases, and performance requirements; coordinate interfaces across disciplines.
• Review and verify designs to meet requirements.
• Support integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and support fault finding during testing and operations.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Classification Society

Ship commissioning

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Marine engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Expleo seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support naval architecture work, focusing on ships lifting and handling systems, including launch and recovery systems. The role is on-site in the North-West UK, with 6+ months duration and potential travel as required.

You will develop and maintain system requirements, review designs, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, ensuring compliance with standards and client specifications throughout the project lifecycle.