At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert consulting on marine vessel systems and drive performance improvements.
- Company: Join Belcan, a global leader in engineering consultancy and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive contract role with opportunities for professional growth and influence.
- Other info: Collaborate with high-performing teams and make a real impact in the industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of marine engineering and work with cutting-edge tools.
- Qualifications: Degree in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Are you ready to operate at a strategic level, providing expert consulting insight across complex marine engineering systems? We are seeking a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant to deliver high-value technical guidance across multidisciplinary projects, driving performance, compliance, and innovation for modern vessels.
This is a consulting-focused contract role, where your expertise will shape decisions, optimise systems, and influence engineering outcomes across the full vessel lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Provide expert consulting advice across critical vessel systems including HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural disciplines.
- Lead technical assessments covering HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems performance and integration.
- Diagnose and resolve complex cross-discipline issues spanning HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural engineering challenges.
- Serve as a subject matter expert supporting design reviews using advanced tools including FORAN.
- Advise on upgrades, refits, and modifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic consulting input.
- Support stakeholders during dry dock, commissioning, and in-service phases with high-level technical expertise.
Your Expertise
- You bring strong consulting experience across at least one of the following disciplines:
- HVAC systems (ventilation, chilled water, air quality control)
- Hydraulics systems (fluid power, control, actuation)
- Electrical systems (power distribution, diagnostics, control systems)
- Structural engineering (integrity, fatigue, modifications and repair)
- Proven ability to assess and optimise HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems in operational environments.
- Strong understanding of marine regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements).
- Experience advising on system upgrades, maintenance strategies, and performance analytics.
What Sets You Apart
- A consultant mindset with the ability to influence and guide engineering decisions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Proven leadership across multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- A commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.
What You Bring
- Qualification in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
- Extensive hands-on and consulting experience across vessel systems, including HVAC and Hydraulics.
- Ability to operate strategically across Electrical and Structural domains.
- Experience with digital ship design tools such as FORAN.
- Desirable certifications across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, or Structural specialisms.
Why Join Us?
- Operate as a trusted engineering consultant at the forefront of marine innovation.
- Influence projects from concept design through to operational support.
- Drive efficiency and sustainability across advanced fleets.
- Work with cutting-edge tools, including FORAN, within high-performing technical teams.
About Us
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in engineering consultancy and technical services. We specialise in delivering expert consulting solutions across marine, aerospace, defence, nuclear, and beyond empowering organisations with high-quality engineering insight and innovation.
Marine Vessel Engineer - Structural in Scotland employer: Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd
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Contact Details:
Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
