Senior Marine Engineer

Matchtech; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in East Hampshire is seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer. The role involves delivering marine consultancy projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance on ship repairs and new builds. Candidates should have approximately 10 years of experience in the marine or shipping industry and qualifications in Marine or Mechanical Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience in the marine or shipping industry.
• Proven track record in marine design, consultancy, or shipyard environments.
• Familiarity withClassification Society, IMO, and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver marine engineering consultancy projects from concept through to completion.
• Engage with clients to interpret requirements and develop suitable engineering solutions.
• Oversee and monitor ship repairs, conversions, and new builds to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Marine design principles

Marine systems knowledge

Shipyard practices

Regulatory compliance

Technical guidance

Education

Marine or Mechanical Engineering Degree/HND

Job description

Overview

Senior Marine Engineer – Location: Portsmouth (occasional UK and overseas travel).

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy, supporting projects across the marine, offshore, defence, and renewable sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver marine engineering consultancy projects from concept through to completion
• Engage with clients to interpret requirements and develop suitable engineering solutions
• Prepare and review machinery and systems layouts, schematics, and technical documentation
• Oversee and monitor ship repairs, conversions, and new builds to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Conduct plan reviews, inspections, and testing of machinery and systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers

Skills and Experience

• Essential:
• Approximately 10 years\' experience in the marine or shipping industry
• Proven track record in marine design, consultancy, or shipyard environments
• Strong knowledge of ship design principles, marine systems, and shipyard practices
• Familiarity with Classification Society, IMO, and other regulatory requirements
• Qualified in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (Degree/HND) or Merchant Navy Second Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency (or Royal Navy equivalent)

• Desirable:
• Experience in ship surveys, new build, or conversion projects
• Previous consultancy experience
• Chartered Engineer status or Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC (or Royal Navy equivalent)

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional seeking to apply their marine engineering expertise to diverse, high-profile projects in a supportive and technically focused environment.