Shipbuilding Project Engineer

AAA-USA Inc; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a qualified Project Manager to oversee technical and operational execution for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in shipyard design or similar fields. Responsibilities include developing project requirements, coordinating with engineering resources, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. This role offers opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid travel and lodging assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Long- and short-term contracts

Immediate placement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in shipyard design or large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities required.
• Ability to work onboard vessels, including climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and operational execution of assigned projects.
• Develop project requirements and monitor scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance initiatives are supported across the organization.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Design conflict resolution

Knowledge of shipbuilding specifications

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must be willing to travel or temporarily relocate to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.

What We Offer:

• Paid travel and lodging assistance
• Long- and short-term contracts
• Immediate placement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading the technical and operational execution of assigned projects.
• Developing project requirements, coordinating with engineering resources, and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Ensures resolution of design, material, and planning issues, supports improved engineering processes, and liaises with cross-functional departments such as Finance, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Ensure that all necessary technical reviews and approvals are obtained, and that compliance initiatives are supported across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in shipyard design, large ship construction, or comparable large-scale engineering projects (e.g., offshore platforms).
• Alternatively, candidates with a High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years of equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in identifying design and production work sequence conflicts is required.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding specifications (ABS, Mil, API, etc.) is essential.
• Proficient in project scheduling and the ability to manage progress against deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Familiarity with ship production processes, build strategies, and milestone tracking is critical.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, is necessary.
• In-depth understanding of ship engineering systems required.
• Ability and willingness to work onboard vessels, including climbing ladders and navigating confined spaces, is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities (ABS, DNV, NAVSEA, USCG, IMO, etc.) required.
• Experience with high-speed aluminum vessel construction, modular construction methods, and U.S. Navy vessel design is preferred.
• Knowledge of shock design principles is advantageous.