Marine Vessel Engineer - #191584

• Location:

  Scotland

• Salary:

  Negotiable

• Contact:

  Emma Wright

• Contact email:

  [email protected]

• Job ref:

  JO0000027936_1781606448

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-07-16

• Startdate:

  ASAP

Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant

Contract: Inside IR35

Advise. Influence. Deliver Excellence at Sea.

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

As a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant, you will:

• 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)

Additionally:

• 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.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan