Senior Marine Engineer

Overview

In this role you apply senior marine engineering expertise to provide independent DP assurance for offshore projects. You work with vessel owners, operators, and offshore stakeholders to assess DP capability, conduct risk analyses, and deliver technical reports. The position blends hands-on DP experience with shore-based consultancy, enabling you to influence vessel performance and project outcomes globally. You join a respected DP team delivering complex offshore solutions and career development opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working flexibility
• International travel opportunities
• Offshore attendance allowances
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Access to specialist training and mentoring

Responsibilities

• Attend offshore vessels as an independent technical witness during DP trials
• Review and develop DP FMEA studies
• Review and author DP proving trials programmes per industry guidance
• Assess vessel DP capability, redundancy concepts, and operational risks
• Support marine risk assessments and SIMOPS evaluations
• Develop technical reports, procedures, and client deliverables
• Provide technical input during vessel projects, upgrades, and operational activities
• Represent clients during offshore and international assignments

Key requirements

• Strong marine engineering background from offshore vessels
• Experience as Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, or senior marine engineer
• Practical Dynamic Positioning experience
• Experience with DP Class 2 or DP Class 3 vessels
• Knowledge of DP FMEA processes and proving trials
• Understanding of marine regulatory requirements, class rules, and industry standards
• Experience with IMCA guidance (M190/M191 knowledge desirable)
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills

• Strong communication and report writing
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Dynamic Positioning (DP) expertise
• DP FMEA processes
• Proving trials planning and execution

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