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We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join our growing design team in Segensworth. You will take a lead role in the specification, integration and detailed design of primary onboard systems across our vessel portfolio, ranging from 2 to 24 metres.
This is a hands on technical role combining deep marine systems knowledge with 3D design and production support, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, shipyards and regulatory bodies to deliver high quality, compliant vessel designs.
Key responsibilities
· Specify and design primary mechanical and auxiliary marine systems, including:
o Propulsion
o Bilge and fire systems
o Hydraulics
o HVAC
· Produce system layouts, cable and piping routes within Siemens NX master GAs
· Develop equipment lists, P&IDs and supporting calculations in line with Class rules or first principles
· Generate accurate production data, including MRP BOM inputs
· Liaise with regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
· Support shipyard build activities, including design changes and as-built updates
· Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and processes
Essential skills and experience
· Proven experience in marine systems design and integration across multiple onboard systems
· Strong experience producing production-ready designs using Siemens NX
· Knowledge of relevant Class rules and marine regulations
· Ability to work directly with shipyards and production teams
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
Desirable skills and experience
· Electrical systems design experience
· Teamcenter PDM and configuration control experience
· Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
What we’re looking for
· A proactive engineer with strong technical judgement
· Someone comfortable taking ownership of complex systems and interfaces
· A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across disciplines
· High standards of professionalism, organisation and time management
Why join us?
· Work on a diverse and technically challenging vessel portfolio
· Be part of a collaborative and growing marine engineering team
· Opportunity to influence design, build quality and engineering standards
· Hands on involvement from concept through to build and delivery
What we provide:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annua leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know: Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you evidence five years' continuous residency in the UK?
- What are your salary expectations and notice period?
- Can you evidence recent proven experience in marine systems design and integration across multiple onboard systems?
- Can you evidence recent knowledge of relevant Class rules and marine regulations?
- Can you evidence recent strong experience producing production ready designs using Siemans NX?
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
