Senior Marine Engineer

Job DetailsPosted:23 days agoSector:Marine Engineering, Marine Surveying , Naval ArchitectureLocation: Aberdeenshire Job Ref:963888Job Type:Permanent Salary:Salary DOEExpiry Date:13 August 2026Contact:Nisha AsokanContact Email:[email protected] Phone:02380208764Job Description Do you have strong Dynamic Positioning (DP) experience and want to work on complex offshore projects with leading industry specialists? A leading marine assurance and engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer - DP Assurance Consultant to join their growing Dynamic Positioning team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a former Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Marine Superintendent, or experienced DP specialist to apply their operational knowledge in a shore-based technical role while remaining closely connected to the marine industry. The Role As a Senior Marine Engineer within the DP Assurance team, you will provide independent technical assurance to clients across offshore energy and marine sectors. You will support projects involving DP system assurance, vessel verification, risk assessment, and operational readiness, working with vessel owners, operators, and offshore stakeholders globally. Key responsibilities include:Attending offshore vessels as an independent technical witness during DP trialsReviewing and developing DP Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) studiesReviewing and authoring DP proving trials programmes in line with industry guidanceAssessing vessel DP capability, redundancy concepts, and operational risksSupporting marine risk assessments and SIMOPS evaluationsDeveloping technical reports, procedures, and client deliverablesProviding technical input during vessel projects, upgrades, and operational activitiesRepresenting clients during offshore and international assignments About You You will ideally have:A strong marine engineering background gained from offshore vesselsExperience as a Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, or senior marine engineerPractical Dynamic Positioning experienceExperience working with DP Class 2 or DP Class 3 vesselsKnowledge of DP FMEA processes and proving trialsUnderstanding of marine regulatory requirements, class rules, and industry standardsExperience with IMCA guidance (M190/M191 knowledge desirable)Strong technical report writing and communication skillsYou will join a technically respected team working on challenging marine projects across the global energy sector. The role offers:Competitive salary packageHybrid working flexibilityInternational travel opportunitiesOffshore attendance allowancesExcellent career development opportunitiesAccess to specialist training and mentoringProfessional development support This role is ideal for a marine engineer who wants to move into consultancy while continuing to work on technically challenging DP projects.