Senior Marine Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment solutions company is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer in Fareham, UK. This role involves leading marine engineering solutions for complex vessels and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and at least three years’ experience in marine design. The position offers a salary of £50-60k, benefits including private medical coverage and enhanced pension, and a hybrid working schedule. British nationality and SC clearance eligibility are required.

Benefits

Private Medical coverage

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Working

Holiday Trading

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ design experience in the commercial marine sector.
• Ability to lead marine design work packages within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of marine engineering solutions across complex vessels.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to production.
• Conducting surveys and engineering investigations to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Vessel Design

Ship Systems

AutoCAD

Project Management

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Marine Engineer

Are you ready to lead marine engineering solutions across complex vessels, influence projects from concept to in-service support, and take ownership of challenging work that can advance your career?

Salary: £50-60k per annum

Location: Fareham, UK

Working: Hybrid (3-4 days on site)

Clearance: SC Eligible

What you will need

British nationality and SC clearance eligible.

• Minimum three years’ design experience in the commercial marine sector (vessels 15–70m+).
• Ability to lead marine design work packages within multidisciplinary teams.
• Awareness of ship system integration, classification requirements, and engineering compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of marine engineering solutions across complex vessels.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept to production and in-service support.
• Conducting surveys, engineering investigations, and feasibility studies to resolve technical challenges.
• Engaging with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to influence design outcomes.
• Supporting compliance, technical approvals, and in-service modification activities.
• Contributing to research and development for future vessel concepts and engineering processes.

Your experience

• HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive marine engineering design experience with commercial and naval vessels.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D; ideally experienced with 3D CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence effectively.
• Flexible, professional, and able to prioritise multiple tasks while mentoring less experienced staff where applicable.

Benefits and balance

• Private Medical coverage.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Flexible Working.
• Holiday Trading.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

Keywords: Marine Engineering, Vessel Design, Ship Systems, AutoCAD, CAD, Feasibility Studies, Compliance, Supplier Engagement

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV / details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

This is a permanent position