At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and integration of marine electrical systems for various vessels.
- Company: Join Foreship UK, a leader in marine engineering with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and dynamic projects await you in this exciting field.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vessel performance and safety while travelling internationally.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years in marine electrical systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer within Foreship UK, you will provide technical leadership in the engineering, integration and verification of marine electrical and power systems across a wide range of vessel types. Your work will enhance vessel performance, ensure compliance with class and flag requirements, and support the delivery of technically robust, safe and efficient engineering solutions.
Based out of our Southampton (HQ), Leatherhead, Chippenham or Manchester offices, Foreship UK operates a hybrid working model, though you will be required to travel or shipboard across the UK and internationally occasionally.
Responsibilities- You will apply electrical engineering expertise ensuring that vessel electrical and power systems are designed, integrated and verified in a way that shipyards, clients and onboard teams can use immediately.
- You will take technical ownership of electrical deliverables across concept, basic and detailed design, ensuring that calculations, schematics, protection philosophies, load analyses and system integration decisions are compliant with class and flag requirements.
- Lead the design, engineering and integration of ship electrical and power systems across concept, basic and detailed design stages.
- Verify system performance and compliance through calculations, modelling, review of vendor information and cross discipline coordination.
- Ensure adherence to class, flag and relevant standards while supporting technical submissions and approval processes.
- Provide senior level electrical engineering oversight during newbuild, retrofit and conversion projects, including system integration with machinery, automation, energy and sustainability technologies.
- Contribute to project schedules, risk assessments, design reviews and quality governance processes.
- Support the development of electrical engineering capability within Foreship UK, including mentoring of less experienced engineers and knowledge sharing.
- Engage with clients, shipyards, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues and maintain strong technical relationships.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Electrical/Power Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 7+ years experience in marine electrical systems, covering power generation, distribution, protection, automation and system integration across concept, basic and detailed design stages.
- Proficiency with electrical engineering toolsets (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, SIMULINK) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
- Strong working knowledge of class and statutory frameworks.
- Proven capability to verify and validate electrical system performance, including calculations, modelling, review of vendor documentation and compliance assessments.
- Demonstrable consultancy and client-facing skills; experience of coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
- Project delivery experience across newbuild and conversions.
- Mentoring/coaching experience and participation in industry bodies/technical forums.
- You must be a British citizen or have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Marine Consulting in Southampton employer: 14307121
Foreship UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing Senior Electrical Engineers with the opportunity to lead impactful projects in the marine sector. With a hybrid working model based in vibrant locations like Southampton, Leatherhead, Chippenham, and Manchester, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, professional development through mentoring, and the chance to engage with diverse clients and stakeholders globally. Join us to enhance your career while contributing to sustainable engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
