Senior Marine Engineer

Job Title: Senior Marine Engineer
Location: Segensworth, Hampshire
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Reporting to: Director of Design & Engineering
Department: Mechanical Design

 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join our growing design team based in Segensworth. You will take a leading role in the specification, integration and detailed design of primary onboard systems across a diverse vessel portfolio ranging from 2 to 24 metres.

This is a hands-on technical role combining deep marine systems expertise with 3D design and production support. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, shipyards and regulatory authorities to deliver high‑quality, compliant vessel designs from concept through to build and delivery.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the specification and detailed design of primary mechanical and auxiliary marine systems, including:

    • Propulsion systems

    • Bilge and fire systems

    • Hydraulics

    • HVAC

  • Produce system layouts, cable and piping routes within Siemens NX master General Arrangements

  • Develop equipment lists, P&IDs and supporting calculations in accordance with Class rules and first principles

  • Generate accurate production data, including MRP and BOM inputs

  • Liaise with regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers and subcontractors

  • Support shipyard build activities, including design changes and as‑built updates

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, processes and best practice

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

  • Sound knowledge of relevant marine regulations and Class requirements

  • Experience working directly with shipyards and production teams

  • Strong problem‑solving capability with the 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 technical interfaces

  • A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across disciplines

  • High standards of professionalism, organisation and time management

Health & Safety

You will be expected to work in line with company Health & Safety policies, maintain a safe working environment, use PPE where required, and promptly report any hazards or concerns.

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 quality, build standards and engineering processes

  • Hands‑on involvement from concept, through build, to delivery

What we provide

 

·       25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday

·       Flexi working

·       Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover

·       Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level

·       Life assurance 3x salary

·       Group Income Protection

·       Health Care Cash Plan

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support

·       Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

 

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.

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