ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CONSTRUCTION SUP)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Accommodation Designer (Construction Support) for marine and shipbuilding projects. You will provide design and technical support to shipyard production teams, updating production drawings to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and marine standards.

The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor’s in a relevant field, 5–10 years of experience in accommodation outfitting, and proficiency with AVEVA Marine or similar CAD

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in accommodation outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, offshore vessel, or similar projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), shipyard production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in accommodation layouts, cabin arrangements, interior outfitting, furniture layouts, partitions, ceilings, flooring, and associated installation details.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other shipbuilding CAD software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings.
• Good understanding of marine accommodation design, space utilization, joinery, interior outfitting materials, and shipyard construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and production mark-ups.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during accommodation outfitting and installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation design and outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation design deliverables, including GA drawings and layouts for living spaces.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve accommodation design-related issues.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, Piping and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration.
• Verify accommodation layouts, furniture arrangements, equipment locations, and space utilization against project specifications.
• Coordinate with HVAC and E&I teams to ensure proper integration of lighting, outlets, ventilation, and air-conditioning.
• Maintain updated production drawings and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project specifications, marine standards, classification requirements, and safety/escape-route requirements.

Skills

Marine design

3D modeling

Drafting & detailing

Interdisciplinary coordination

Shop drawing review

Problem solving

Communication

English technical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AVEVA Marine

Hull & Outfitting CAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Designer (Construction Support - CS) for marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, resolving accommodation outfitting-related issues, updating production drawings, and ensuring design accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and applicable marine standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation design and outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation design deliverables, including:
• General arrangement (GA) drawings for accommodation spaces
• Cabin, bedroom, office, and living area layouts
• Public area, mess room, galley, sanitary, and recreational space layouts
• Internal partition, lining, ceiling, and flooring arrangement drawings
• Doors, windows, furniture, and built-in furniture arrangement drawings
• Accommodation joinery and interior outfitting details
• Wall panels, insulation, and ceiling panel layout drawings
• Sanitary fixtures and bathroom layout drawings
• Access, escape route, and corridor arrangement drawings
• Production, fabrication, and installation drawings
• 2D drawings and 3D models for accommodation outfitting systems
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve accommodation design-related issues.
• Provide technical support to shipyard production teams for accommodation fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), drawing discrepancies, and production-related design issues.
• Incorporate engineering changes, production feedback, and redline mark-ups into drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, Piping, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration and avoid design clashes.
• Verify accommodation layouts, furniture arrangements, equipment locations, access requirements, and space utilization against project specifications.
• Coordinate with HVAC and E&I teams to ensure proper integration of lighting, electrical outlets, ventilation, air-conditioning, and other services within accommodation spaces.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, and technical documentation related to accommodation outfitting components.
• Ensure accommodation design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable marine standards, classification requirements, and relevant safety and escape-route requirements.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential fabrication, installation, and space coordination issues before execution.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and production personnel to ensure timely resolution of design issues.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications, where required.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Interior Design, or an equivalent relevant discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in accommodation outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, offshore vessel, or similar projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), shipyard production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in accommodation layouts, cabin arrangements, interior outfitting, furniture layouts, partitions, ceilings, flooring, and associated installation details.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other shipbuilding CAD software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings.
• Good understanding of marine accommodation design, space utilization, joinery, interior outfitting materials, and shipyard construction practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and production mark-ups.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during accommodation outfitting and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, accommodation safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Machinery Outfitting, Electrical & Instrumentation, HVAC, and Piping disciplines.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving, drawing interpretation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and shipyard production environment.