Senior Marine Engineer

Kraken Technology Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Holiday buy/sell

Flexi working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme 5% employer

Life assurance 3x salary

Group Income Protection 3x salary

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

EAP

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to lead the design of onboard systems for a diverse vessel portfolio, from concept through to delivery. The role blends hands-on mechanical design with 3D NX workflows and production support, interfacing with shipyards, suppliers and regulators.

You will drive specification, detailed design, and production data creation, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with class rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine systems design and integration across onboard systems.
• Ability to specify and design mechanical and auxiliary marine systems to Class rules.
• Experience liaising with shipyards, suppliers and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and detailed design of primary mechanical and auxiliary marine systems.
• Produce layouts, cable and piping routes, and master general arrangements.
• Develop equipment lists, P&IDs and supporting calculations per Class rules.
• Generate accurate production data including MRP and BOM inputs.
• Support shipyard build activities and implement design changes as‑built.

Skills

Marine systems design

System integration

Siemens NX

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join our growing design team based in Segensworth. You will take a leading role in the specification, integration and detailed design of primary onboard systems across a diverse vessel portfolio ranging from 2 to 24 metres.

This is a hands‑on technical role combining deep marine systems expertise with 3D design and production support. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, shipyards and regulatory authorities to deliver high‑quality, compliant vessel designs from concept through to build and delivery.

Lead the specification and detailed design of primary mechanical and auxiliary marine systems, including: Propulsion systems Bilge and fire systems Hydraulics HVAC Produce system layouts, cable and piping routes within Siemens NX master General Arrangements Develop equipment lists, P&IDs and supporting calculations in accordance with Class rules and first principles Generate accurate production data, including MRP and BOM inputs Liaise with regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers and subcontractors Support shipyard build activities, including design changes and as‑built updates Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, processes and best practice

A proactive engineer with strong technical judgement Someone comfortable taking ownership of complex systems and technical interfaces A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across disciplines High standards of professionalism, organisation and time management

Proven experience in marine systems design and integration across multiple onboard systems Strong experience producing production‑ready designs using Siemens NX Sound knowledge of relevant marine regulations and Class requirements Experience working directly with shipyards and production teams Strong problem‑solving capability with the ability to work autonomously Electrical systems design experience Teamcenter PDM and configuration control experience Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers

You will be expected to work in line with company Health & Safety policies, maintain a safe working environment, use PPE where required, and promptly report any hazards or concerns.

Work on a diverse and technically challenging vessel portfolio Be part of a collaborative and growing marine engineering team Opportunity to influence design quality, build standards and engineering processes Hands‑on involvement from concept, through build, to delivery

• 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
• After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
• Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
• Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
• Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
• Life assurance 3x salary
• Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.