Mechanical Design Engineer

United Kingdom

Geoquip Marine Group
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At Geoquip Marine, our Engineering, Design, and Development team plays a crucial role in supporting our entire drilling fleet, ensuring every project is executed safely and efficiently. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, modifying, and optimizing cutting-edge equipment to meet project demands worldwide.

This is more than just a design role-you'll see your ideas come to life with hands-on involvement in vessel mobilizations, layout improvements, and system upgrades. If you're ready to take your engineering career offshore and beyond, keep reading.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

  • Bring ideas from concept to installation with sound engineering practices.
  • Planning, preparing, designing and implementing of spread and equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
  • Assists in rig mobilization and demobilization as required around the world.
  • Advancing and developing existing geotechnical investigation spreads.
  • Familiar with Integrated Management System (IMS), Design Engineering and Technical Support.
  • Develop technical documentation and specifications for the equipment mobilizations aboard vessels.
  • Ensuring equipment and its operation is in compliance with all the relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Driver for standards and quality to ensure output is maintained to the highest standards.
  • Follows Geoquip Marine policies and procedures and performs all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work System.
  • Promote and be responsible for the implementation and follow up of the Company's high level HSE rules and requirements during investment projects.

Secondary Job Function:

  • Be familiar with rules of classification societies, international organizations and proper implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies. Understand Project Planning and the development & execution.
  • 'Hands-On' use of CAD and structural design software programs.
  • Develop and write technical documentation.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Education: Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or Naval Architecture (Bachelor's, Master's, or Professional Certification preferred).

Experience: Background in design engineering, ideally in marine, drilling, offshore construction, oil & gas, or renewable energy.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.

Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Hands-On Approach: Experience with fabrication supervision and equipment installation.

What's in It for You?

  • Opportunity for career growth - Gain valuable experience in a growing sector with career development opportunities.
  • Be part of an innovative and growing company making an impact in offshore geotechnical solutions.
  • In return a competitive salary is on offer along with the benefits below.

Please note - full work rights for the UK are essential for this position. We are unable to sponsor.

What can we offer?

  • Flexible working
  • Private Healthcare with Eye Care & Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance
  • 5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Gym Membership Scheme
  • Join our People and Culture team for fun employee events.
Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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