Marine Vessel Engineer - Structural

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?<br />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<br />Lead technical assessments covering HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems performance and integration<br />Diagnose and resolve complex cross-discipline issues spanning HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural engineering challenges<br />Serve as a subject matter expert supporting design reviews using advanced tools including FORAN<br />Advise on upgrades, refits, and modifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence<br />Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through strategic consulting input<br />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)<br />Hydraulics systems (fluid power, control, actuation)<br />Electrical systems (power distribution, diagnostics, control systems)<br />Structural engineering (integrity, fatigue, modifications and repair)Additionally:

Proven ability to assess and optimise HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, and Structural systems in operational environments<br />Strong understanding of marine regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, Class requirements)<br />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<br />Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills<br />Proven leadership across multidisciplinary engineering environments<br />A commitment to safety, compliance, and engineering excellence What You Bring Qualification in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)<br />Extensive hands-on and consulting experience across vessel systems, including HVAC and Hydraulics<br />Ability to operate strategically across Electrical and Structural domains<br />Experience with digital ship design tools such as FORAN<br />Desirable certifications across HVAC, Hydraulics, Electrical, or Structural specialisms Why Join Us?

Operate as a trusted engineering consultant at the forefront of marine innovation<br />Influence projects from concept design through to operational support<br />Drive efficiency and sustainability across advanced fleets<br />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. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan