HULL OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CS)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 225,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking an experienced Hull Outfitting Designer (Construction Support) for marine and shipbuilding projects. The role focuses on providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, updating drawings, and ensuring constructability and compliance with marine standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of hull outfitting design experience, proficiency with AVEVA Marine Hull & Outfitting, and strong coordination across Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of hull outfitting design experience in marine/shipbuilding/offshore projects.
• Hands-on Construction Support (CS) and production drawing modifications.
• Proficiency in hull outfitting layouts, deck equipment, access systems, ladders, doors, hatches, and related components.
• Experience with marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine Hull & Outfitting.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for hull outfitting activities.
• Prepare and revise hull outfitting drawings and 3D models.
• Review shop drawings and production information for discrepancies.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure integration and clash avoidance.
• Support as-built drawing updates and final production modifications.

Skills

Hull outfitting design

CS construction support

3D design

Shipyard coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AVEVA Marine Hull & Outfitting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hull Outfitting 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 hull 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 hull outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise hull outfitting design deliverables, including:
  • Hull outfitting arrangement and layout drawings
  • Deck outfitting arrangements and equipment layouts
  • Ladders, platforms, walkways, handrails, and access arrangements
  • Doors, hatches, manholes, and other hull outfitting components
  • Foundations, supports, brackets, and equipment seating arrangements
  • Mooring, anchoring, and deck equipment arrangements, where applicable
  • Production, fabrication, and installation drawings
  • 2D drawings and 3D models for hull outfitting components
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Provide technical support to shipyard production teams for hull outfitting 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, Machinery Outfitting, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper design integration and avoid clashes.
• Verify the compatibility of outfitting components with hull structures, deck arrangements, access requirements, and installation constraints.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation related to hull outfitting components.
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable marine standards, classification requirements, and shipyard construction practices.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential fabrication, installation, and access-related 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, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in hull outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), shipyard production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in hull outfitting arrangements, deck equipment layouts, access systems, platforms, ladders, handrails, doors, hatches, and associated components.
• 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 hull structure interfaces, outfitting component installation, fabrication practices, and shipyard production requirements.
• 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 fabrication and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Machinery Outfitting, Piping, HVAC, and other engineering 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.

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