Marine Vessel Engineer - Structural - Scotland

Description

Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant Contract: Inside IR35

Advise. Influence. Deliver Excellence at Sea.

Are you ready to operate at a strategic level, providing expert consulting insight across complex marine engineering systems?

We are seeking a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant to deliver high-value technical guidance across multidisciplinary projects, driving performance, compliance, and innovation for modern vessels.

This is a consulting-focused contract role, where your expertise will shape decisions, optimise systems, and influence engineering outcomes across the full vessel lifecycle.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Marine Vessel Engineering Consultant, you will:

Provide expert consulting advice across critical vessel systems including HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural disciplines

Lead technical assessments covering HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems performance and integration

Diagnose and resolve complex cross-discipline issues spanning HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural engineering challenges

Serve as a subject matter expert supporting design reviews using advanced tools including FORAN

Advise on upgrades, refits, and modifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence

Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic consulting input

Support stakeholders during dry dock, commissioning, and in-service phases with high-level technical expertise.

Your Expertise

You bring strong consulting experience across at least one of the following disciplines:

HVAC systems (ventilation, chilled water, air quality control)

Hydraulics systems (fluid power, control, actuation)

Electrical systems (power distribution, diagnostics, control systems)

Structural engineering (integrity, fatigue, modifications and repair)

Additionally:

Proven ability to assess and optimise HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems in operational environments

Strong understanding of marine regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements)

Experience advising on system upgrades, maintenance strategies, and performance analytics.

What Sets You Apart

A consultant mindset with the ability to influence and guide engineering decisions

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Proven leadership across multidisciplinary engineering environments

A commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

What You Bring

Qualification in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Extensive hands-on and consulting experience across vessel systems, including HVAC and Hydraulics

Ability to operate strategically across Electrical and Structural domains

Experience with digital ship design tools such as FORAN

Desirable certifications across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, or Structural specialisms.

Why Join Us?

Operate as a trusted engineering consultant at the forefront of marine innovation

Influence projects from concept design through to operational support

Drive efficiency and sustainability across advanced fleets

Work with cutting-edge tools, including FORAN, within high-performing technical teams.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in engineering consultancy and technical services.

We specialise in delivering expert consulting solutions across marine, aerospace, defence, nuclear, and beyond empowering organisations with high-quality engineering insight and innovation.