Senior Marine Engineer

Marine Engineer/Senior Engineer

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

1. Private Medical (family coverage)
2. Enhanced Pension
3. Flexible Working
4. Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
5. 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
6. Holiday Trading
7. Retail Vouchers
8. Professional Subscriptions

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about addressing global challenges and are proactive in finding opportunities to integrate sustainable practices as part of their role.

About the role

As an Engineer within our Marine Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in projects across the lifecycle of various types of vessels, particularly specialised, lightweight, and high-speed vessels for both our UK and international customers. You will be involved in solving engineering challenges through leading the development and delivery of the Marine Engineering aspects of our projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. System design and equipment selection development and integration using 2D and 3D modelling;
2. Surveys to support design changes and investigations;
3. Engineering investigations to resolve in-service defects and safety issues;
4. Project Management of engineering tasks and projects;
5. Engaging with the wider industry;

Your day-to-day work will include design of mechanical systems and arrangements with supporting calculations, supporting the review of production engineering 3D models, and liaising with suppliers, partners, and clients to develop design solutions.

This role is based out of our Fareham office, with a balance of in-office, remote, and hybrid working considered. Travel to other BMT offices and customer sites may be necessary.

About you

Candidates will have an HNC/HND and/or a Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as Mechanical or Marine Engineering. You will ideally be professionally qualified (registered as a Chartered Engineer) or demonstrate you are on the path for registration.

The following skills are considered essential:

1. A minimum of three years relevant design experience in the marine commercial industry for vessels in the range 15 - 70m+.
2. An understanding of the integration of ship systems and equipment within ships or marine platforms;
3. Ability to produce mechanical ship system schematics (in AutoCAD) and technical specifications;
4. Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, and ideally skills in 3D CAD software;
5. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

The following skills are desirable:

1. Defence domain experience;
2. Ability to coach and mentor less experienced staff;
3. Experience of PLM software or document management processes.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT.

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