Overview
Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly respected marine and offshore engineering consultancy based in Blyth, who are looking to appoint a Senior Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering the chance to play a key role in delivering complex offshore and marine engineering projects, providing technical leadership, assurance, and hands-on engineering support across a diverse project portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority across projects, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose.
- Lead and oversee engineering activities including structural design, motions analysis, lift planning, and method development.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, reports, and technical documentation in line with industry standards and company procedures.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical input into tendering, planning, and project execution, supporting both project and commercial teams.
- Attend technical reviews, client meetings, site visits, and offshore/onshore operations when required.
- Deliver practical, real-time problem solving during live operations and high-risk activities.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, setting expectations around quality, accountability, and engineering best practice.
- Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers, and third parties, representing the business at a senior level.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline.
- Proven experience delivering complex engineering solutions within marine/offshore environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- ANSYS (or equivalent FEA software)
- OrcaFlex for static and dynamic marine analysis
- Solid understanding of structural and stress analysis
- Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations and reports
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards (DNV, ISO, API, BS, EN)
- Experience supporting live operations, including high-risk or time-critical activities.
- Confident communicator, able to engage with clients, marine warranty surveyors, and third parties.
- Proven ability to mentor and support engineers.
- Full UK driving licence.
Highly Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
- Experience in Offshore cable installation, Heavy lift and transport engineering or marine operations.
- Exposure to international projects and regulatory environments.
What’s on offer
- A senior role with real technical authority and influence over engineering decisions.
- Involvement in high-value, complex offshore and marine projects.
- Opportunity to see engineering through full lifecycle from concept to offshore execution.
- Ongoing professional development, including support toward chartership.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply online or contact the team at Jackson Hogg for a confidential discussion.
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